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Black Cardamom (Amomum Subulatum) - Grow your own Cardmom seeds for this exotic spice! Black Cardamom comes from an herbaceous perennial that is native to India and Asia. It is a culinary herb that is used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian cooking.MORE HERB OPTIONS
Herb Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
9 - 10
HEIGHT
60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellowish white
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well drained soil, nutrient rich
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
77 - 86F for 4 - 5 weeks, then 36F for 2 - 3 weeks
AVERAGE GERM TIME
42 - 80 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4 - 1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
36 - 60 inches
Classic Spice
With these seeds, you can start your own personal cardamom crop at home!
Black Cardamom
How to Grow
Start the Cardamom seeds indoors in the winter. These herb seeds can be slow to germinate. Amomum Subulatum is a clumping evergreen plant. It flowers from late spring through mid-summer. In the wild it is found growing under the shade of trees and in areas where there is plenty of moisture. Protect Cardamom herb plants from cold temperatures and freezing. Keep the Cardamom seed in its seedpods as husked seed and ground seed loses its flavor quickly. Always store it in an airtight container.
- Environment: full sun to partial shade
- Soil: well-drained and nutrient-rich
- Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Plant Specifications
Black cardamom is a perennial herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 10. The spice harvested from the dried seedpods and seeds is a staple and in the standard spice cupboard!
- Bloom color: yellow-white
- Bloom season: early to mid summer
- Plant height: 60 inches
Black Cardamom (Amomum Subulatum) - Grow your own Cardmom seeds for this exotic spice! Black Cardamom comes from an herbaceous perennial that is native to India and Asia. It is a culinary herb that is used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian cooking. Vikings are said to have taken the spice to Scandinavia where it is used in baking breads and pastries still to this day. In the Arabic culture, Cardamom is used to flavor coffees and teas. The flavor of Black Cardamom is said to be a dark, smoky flavor with a taste of camphor and mint.
The Cardamom spice is found in the dried seedpods and seeds. The small, brown-black sticky seeds are contained in pods which are collected just before maturity. Keep the Cardamom seed in its seedpods as husked seed and ground seed loses its flavor quickly. Always store it in an airtight container.
Black Cardamom herb was used in Chinese medicine as a medicinal herb. It was said to treat stomach ailments and malaria. Cardamom is rich in vitamins and minerals. The essential oil is used as an antiseptic and local anesthetic.
How To Grow Cardamom Seeds: Start the Cardamom seeds indoors in the winter. These herb seeds can be slow to germinate. Amomum subulatum is a clumping evergreen plant. It flowers from late spring through mid-summer. In the wild it is found growing under the shade of trees and in areas where there is plenty of moisture. Protect Cardamom herb plants from cold temperatures and freezing.