Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamom, Malabar Cardamom, Ceylon Cardamom

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Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamom, Malabar Cardamom, Ceylon Cardamom

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Elettaria cardamomum
Family: Zingiberaceae
Cardamom, Malabar Cardamom, Ceylon Cardamom
Origin: SW India
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Cardamom makes an attractive addition to the subtropical landscape.

Cardamom is a principal ingredient in curry powders, and is used to flavor confectioneries, liqueurs and chewing gums.

Similar plants:

Etlingera hemisphaerica, Elettaria atropurpurea (Helani Tulip Ginger, Black Tulip, Black Torch)

Dried Cardamom

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Zingiber (Elettaria) cardamomum - Cardamom

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5260 Zingiber (Elettaria) cardamomum - Cardamom

Cardamom is a principal ingredient in curry powders, and is used to flavor confectioneries, liqueurs and chewing gums. This South Indian perennial is popularly grown for use in Indian and Asian Cuisine. The seeds are dried (and often crushed) for adding unique flavor to meals and curries. This plant is cold sensitive, requires moist soil and will grow best in a shady warm location. Cardamom makes an attractive addition to the subZingiber tropical landscape.
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Grown in 6-10"/1-3 gal pot, very large plant

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$37.00
Sale: $10.00

Zingiber (Elettaria) cardamomum, Cardamom - seeds

Cardamom is a principal ingredient in curry powders, and is used to flavor confectioneries, liqueurs and chewing gums. This South Indian perennial is popularly grown for use in Indian and Asian Cuisine. The seeds are dried (and often crushed) for adding unique flavor to meals and curries. This plant is cold sensitive, requires moist soil and will grow best in a shady warm location. Cardamom makes an attractive addition to the subZingiber tropical landscape.
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