Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) – Live Plant, 1 Gallon Pot

Green Cardamom is a popular spice prized in kitchens around the world. It is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Spices" due to its high value and widespread use, and it is one of the oldest known spices.

The mother plant is growing robustly. The plants are grown by division from the mother plants from healthy rhizomes. Each plant is about 10" tall.

Common Name: Elaichi, Green Cardamom
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Plant Description:
Growth: Green cardamom is a perennial plant that can reach 6–13 feet in the tropics, usually 2–4 feet in pots. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and green stems.
Flowers: Small, fragrant, white to pale green flowers with purple or yellow markings.
Fruits/Pods: Small, triangular green pods containing small black seeds. Pods form on mature plants in warm, humid conditions.
Climate: It thrives in tropical, warm, and humid climates, often growing under the shade of larger trees. Outside the tropics, grow it in a container in shade outdoors in summer and indoors in winter.

Culinary Uses:
Flavoring Agent: Green cardamom is widely used for its sweet, spicy, and aromatic flavor in curries, stews, desserts, and beverages like chai tea and coffee.
Baking: It adds a distinct flavor to breads, cakes, and pastries.
Spice Blends: Cardamom is a key ingredient in blends such as garam masala in Indian cuisine and Arabic coffee blends.

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