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Black Cardamom Farming: In the world of food, the aroma of biryani has its own magic, but behind its real taste lies the special spice black cardamom. This spice, known as black cardamom, not only enhances the taste of biryani, but due to its strong aroma and medicinal properties, it is also called black gold and the queen of spices. Due to increasing demand and good prices in the markets, this crop is becoming a source of income for farmers. In such a situation, let us tell you today how farmers can earn huge income from big cardamom.
You can get good profits from farming
Cultivation of big cardamom is considered beneficial. Its initial cost in one acre comes to around Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh, which includes plants, fertilizers and preparation for farming. This crop usually starts producing in 2 to 3 years. With proper care, farmers can earn Rs 2 to 3 lakh per hectare annually. Its price in the market ranges from Rs 900 to Rs 1200 per kg.
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What kind of soil and climate is necessary for the cultivation of big cardamom?
For the cultivation of big cardamom, black, deep loamy soil is considered most suitable, which has sufficient amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The pH value of soil should be between 4.5 to 7.2. Apart from this, temperature of 10 to 35 degree Celsius and tropical climate are considered favorable for it.
Cultivation of big cardamom starts from nursery
Big cardamom is not cultivated directly in the field. First, seeds are sown in the nursery at a distance of about 10 centimeters. About 1 kg seed is sufficient for one hectare. After germination, the plants are taken care of by covering them with dry grass. At the same time, July and August are considered better times for its planting. Pits of 30x30x30 cm are prepared in the field and organic manure is mixed in it. It is important to maintain a distance of about 1.5 meters between plants. About 400 plants can be planted in one hectare.
Big Cardamom Care and Production
This crop needs a shady environment. Therefore, it is beneficial to have big trees around farming. It is also important to weed from time to time and maintain moisture. When the fruits are ripe, the branches are cut and the fruits are dried in the shade, which maintains the quality. Apart from this, after drying, it is important to protect the cardamom from moisture and keep it in a safe place. For this, it is filled in polythene bags and kept in wooden boxes, so that it does not get spoiled and its fragrance remains for a long time.
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