Ruca Small Green Cardamom, Form : Granules

Green cardamom (Elaichi) is one of the best types of Cardamom. The Cardamom Green is native to southern India and Sri Lanka but is now also cultivated in countries like Thailand, Nepal and Central America. It is usually harvested by hand since the multiple pods of each plant mature at its own pace, making it the third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. It is considered as one of the “luxury” spices.
Following states are the major producers of Green cardamom in India:
1. Kerala – 70%
2. Karnataka – 20%
3. Tamil Nadu – 10%
Idukki district in Kerala is the major cardamom-producing area and places such as Udumbanchola taluka, Peermede taluka and Devikulam taluka are important centres in Idukki district. Cardamom is traded as a bulk and graded produce. Cardamom is graded by using sieve and fetches different prices based on their size, colour and freshness, command varied prices. The 7-mm and above grade with fancy green colour commands a premium over other grades.