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Allium sativum is a bulbous plant. It grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in height. Its hardiness is USDA Zone 8. It produces hermaphrodite flowers. Pollination occurs by bees and other insects
Cardamom (or cardamon) refers to several plants of the similar genera Elettaria and Amomum in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan; they are recognised by their small seed pods, triangular in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin, papery, outer shell and small black seeds. Guatemala is the biggest producer and exporter of cardamom in the world, followed by India. Some other countries, such as Sri Lanka, have also begun to cultivate it. Elettaria pods are light green while Amomum pods are larger and dark brown. It is the world's third most expensive spice by weight, outstripped in market value only by saffron and vanilla.
Fenugreek seed is the ripe fruit of an annual herb. This robust herb has light green leaves, is 30-60 cm tall and produces slender, beaked pods, 10-15 cm long, each pod contains 10-20 small hard yellowish brown seeds, which are smooth and oblong, about 3mm long, each grooved across one corner, giving them a hooked appearance. Fenugreek is a native of South Eastern Europe and West Asia, now cultivated in India, Argentina, Egypt and Mediterranean countries (Southern France, Morocco and Lebanon). In India it is grown extensively in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Punjab. It is a cold season crop and is fairly tolerant to frost and very low temperature. It is best suited to tracts of moderate to low rainfall and is sown in all types of soil but perform better in loam and clayey loam with proper drainage. It can also be grown on black cotton soils.
Cumin is a seed spice well known for its medicinal properties in India and many other Asian countries. A native of the land of Mediterranean, Cumin is now grown mainly in India, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, China and parts of America. A speed spice, cumin is grown mainly in hot climatic conditions. India is the largest producer and consumer of Cumin in the world. Indian output is currently estimated to be around 200, 000 ton per year. Gujarat and Rajasthan are the major production centers of the spice in the country. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab also make significant contribution to Indian output. Global output of cumin seed is estimated to be less than 300, 000 ton per year with bulk of the output concentrated in Asian countries. Global demand as per export of cumin is estimated to be around 30, 000 to per year. Since India is the largest producer and consumer, the price formation of cumin is mainly determined by domestic factors.
Coriander is a native of Mediterranean region, India, Morocco, the CIS countries; Hungary, Poland, Romania, Guatemala, Mexico and the USA are important countries where coriander is commercially grown. In India, coriander is cultivated in particularly all the states and constitutes an important subsidiary crop in the black cotton soils of Deccan and South India (Andra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu) and the rich silt loam of North India. In Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, over 100000 acres are under coriander cultivation. Similarly, it is grown on a fairly large scale in Punjab and neighboring states.
Though we gnawed on ours raw when pregnant, there is a new way to get that gag-reflex calmed down during those pesky/ perfect almost ten months. We drank Jamaican ginger beers, pregnancy teas, and made ginger cookies. But once we had the baby, ginger was still an important part of our life. Check out Mamatini, a ginger-based bevvy especially for the with-child set. Mamatini was created by Erica Duignan Minnihan, a mom of 3, and her mother, Dr. Ifeoma Ikenzea pediatrician with over 35 years of medical experience. As moms themselves, Erica and Dr. Ikenze know how important breastfeeding is but they also know its not always easy, which is why they set out to create a certified organic, low in sugar tea that would provide a natural energy boost for nursing moms.
Teja Chillie is considered one among the hottest Chilli Produced in India. It is most popular among all variety of Indian Chillies. The colour is dark red and thick skin. It's major growing areas are Guntur and Khammam.
Roots are pungent tasting and slightly aromatic. Improves blood circulation, anti contusion and improves menstrual flow. It is sliced, white coloured and round in shape.The essential oil produced from the dried roots of Curcuma zedoaria is used in perfume
