What climate suits cardamom cultivation?
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Answer:
The crop thrives well in regions which receive a well-distributed annual rainfall of 1500-2500 mm with a mean temperature of 15°C to 35°C and 600-1200 m above MSL. Cardamom grows luxuriantly in forest loam soils, which are generally acidic in nature with a pH range of 5.5-6.5.
ANSWER:-The mainly tropical climate is suitable for the cultivation of cardamom.
But at present it is being grown in many parts of India. Cardamom can also be cultivated at an altitude of 600 to 1500 meters above sea level. It is necessary to have 1500 mm of rain for its cultivation. For the cultivation of cardamom, it is necessary to have moisture in the air and a shady place.
Normal temperature is required for the
cultivation of cardamom. But the plant develops well even at a minimum temperature of 10 degrees in winter and a maximum of 35 degrees in summer.