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a)Warm humid climate,loamy soil rich in organic matter,distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma,flavor,size and it has a parrot green color.
b)Indian cardamom is known in two main varieties:Malabar cardamom and Mysore cardamom .The Mysore variety contains levels of cineol and limestone and hence is more aromatic.
c)Besides India, Guatemala also produces around 2,200 tons of cardamom. On the other hand India produces 1,000-2,000 ton cardamom per year. Due to low quality of cardamom from Guatemala,it remains available at cheaper rates.
d)The main harvest season of cardamom in India is between August-February.Cardamom reaches yielding stage two years after planting.