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INTRODUCTION
Large cardamom is indigenous to India. Large
cardamom is the dried fruit of a perennial herbaceous plant. The fruit is
4 to 6 times size of small cardamom. It is a less expensive and somewhat
reasonable substitute for the small cardamom ( Elettaria cardamomum ). Valued
for its camphorous, pungent taste and peculiar flavour and aroma, large
cardamom is used in rice preparations and meat dishes, besides a wide range
of beverages and sweets. In India, it is a popular ingredient of pan masala.
The largest producer and exporter of large
cardamom, India enjoys almost monopoly in this spice. The main production
centres are the sub-Himalayan ranges spread across Sikkim, West Bengal and
the North Eastern states. The most popular varieties are 'Ramsey', 'Golsey',
and 'Sawany'.
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Singapore and UK are
among the major importers of large cardamom.
BOTANICAL NAME
Amomum subulatum Roxb.
FAMILY NAME
Zingiberaceae
COMMERCIAL PART
Fruit(Capsule)
PRODUCTION
Highest Yearly Production : 4400 Tonnes
HARVESTING SEASON
August to December
MARKETING SEASON
October to February | 
