A new cardamom variety “Elarajan” | Principal Scientific Adviser

overview

Elarajan is a high-yielding small cardamom variety developed from Mysore Vazuka through natural selection. It produces bold, uniform capsules with superior market value. Pest-tolerant and vigorous, it is validated by multi-institution trials and widely cultivated across Kerala for domestic and export markets.

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Key Features

Bold capsules –8–9 mm size with 80–90% extra-bold capsules for higher market value.
High yield –Achieves 12,500 kg/ha green yield under Kerala conditions.
Validation –Performance confirmed through ICRI, Idukki, and IISR, Calicut trials.