Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom is native to India and Ceylon, but is also cultivated in Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and Guatemala. The crop flourishes in tropical rainforests with temperatures in the range of 15-35oC. Cardamom thrives in loam soil, which is acidic in nature with pH levels between 5.5-6.5.
Rainfall will determine the upcoming harvest volumes. Currently, stock entering the market has seen a 20 percent decline in alternate weeks and is almost 30 percent lower than the same time last year. Heavy rainfall in Kerala due to a strong southwest monsoon will positively impact the crop. Farmers are reluctant to release the crop at the current market price.
There is a strong demand for cardamom, and the crop was damaged earlier in the year. This could potentially increase the price.
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