Cultivation of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) in homesteads

Authors

  • V S KORIKANTHIMATH, G M HIREMATH, M M HOSMANI

Abstract

Trials on cultivation of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) in homesteads conducted during 1991-93 in an area of 0.05 ha under controlled shade at Chettalli (Karnataka, India) resulted in a yield of 103 kg of dry cardamom within 30 months and an actual gross return of Rs. 47,388, net return of Rs. 26,175 and benefit-cost ratio of 2. It also generated employment of 380 labour days for effective utilisation of spare time besides productive utilisation of backyards for profitable cultivation of cardamom.

 

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Published

23-06-1998

How to Cite

HOSMANI, V. S. K. G. M. H. M. M. (1998). Cultivation of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) in homesteads. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 7(1), 01–06. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/4406

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Research Articles