Cardamom Seeds (Elettaria cardamomum)
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Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) — the Queen of Spices. Valued across India for its intensely aromatic pods used in chai, desserts, biryanis, and Ayurvedic medicine. A slow-growing but rewarding tropical perennial.
| Botanical name | Elettaria cardamomum |
| Seeds per packet | ~20 |
| Germination time | 20–30 days |
| Sowing season | Jun–Sep |
| Harvest | Pods in 3–4 years |
| Plant type | Perennial rhizome |
Grown & packed in India by SeedsCart — ISF-certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 20 Cardamom seeds per packet. Cardamom seed propagation is slow but produces true plants.
Cardamom requires patience — germination takes 20–30 days and plants take 3–4 years to produce pods. However, they are beautiful, aromatic ornamental plants even before fruiting.
Cardamom is a tropical plant needing warm (20–35°C), humid conditions with partial shade. Grows naturally in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Plant 1 cm deep in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Keep consistently moist and in partial shade.
Start in a 6-inch pot and re-pot as it grows — Cardamom eventually reaches 1.5–3 metres tall and needs a 20–30 litre container or garden bed.
98% germination guaranteed. Contact us within 30 days if your seeds do not germinate and we will replace them free.
