Aframomum melegueta - Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom


Aframomum melegueta - Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom. Seeds of this rare Ginger are similar in flavor to cardamom and used as a pungent spice. This Ginger has many bioactives, great for digestive and intestinal health. The plant has many other medicinal values: anti-diabetic and anti-obese mechanisms, aphrodisiac and testosterone boosting properties. Aframomum melegueta may be promising for a spice to add to a diet in hopes of body recomposition. Studies show this spice increases sexual behavior.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot