TROPICA Cardamom, 20 Seeds
Elettaria cardamomum
CHF 3.40
(CHF 1 133.33 / kg, Price shown includes 8,1% VAT.
Features & Advantages
- Exotic plants
- Reed-like structure
- Contains natural flavours
Item no.: TRO-17501, EAN: 4031357175017
Frequently bought together with TROPICA Pepper
Description
Cardamom belongs to the ginger family and is one of the most expensive spices in the world after saffron and vanilla. The reed-like plant can grow up to 3 metres high. When planted in a planter or a pot it can grow up to one metre. The fruits are used as spices and each have 1-2 cardamom pods.
Cardamom has a sweet and spicy flavour and is often used in curries or masalas. In Central Europe, it is often used in gingerbread. In Arab countries, cardamom is often used in coffee, while in India it is used in chai tea. The spice also tastes great with duck and meat dishes.
| Sowing Schedule: | Year-round |
|---|---|
| Length of germination: | 1-2 weeks |
| Where to plant: | Start Indoors |
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| Cut flowers: | No |
| Available As:: | One portion of seeds |
| Planting Depth: | 1-2 cm |
| Use for:: | Planters & pots |
| Height of Growth:: | 500 cm climbing |
| Light Requirements: | Full sun |
More information
Origin: Cardamom comes from India, Thailand and Central America.
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