Small Cardamom

Small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is one among the major spice crops that originated in India. It is one of the high-value and exotic spices in the world. India is the second-largest exporter of small cardamom after Guatemala. In India, major small cardamom producing states are Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.The study would be helpful to understand small cardamom cultivation and marketing practice followed by farmers. The result of price behaviour would give facts about how far the price fluctuation occurs over the years. This study also helps to understand the major constraints faced by the farmers during the production and marketing of small cardamom. The results would also help the policymakers to prepare appropriate programs and strategies for the development of production and marketing of small cardamom