cardamom

[shirlton]

Has anyone tried to grow Cardamom? I am going to sow some seed today just to see how it goes

[shirlton]

[powerspade]

A lot of effort with very little reward

[shirlton]

Oh dear. I have some pods that I use for cooking so thought I would try to grow some.

[Hector]

I'd be keen to try this...what makes it so tricky :)

[Gadget]

Oh dear. I have some pods that I use for cooking so thought I would try to grow some.

Do you know Shirl, I'm going to give it a go too :) 

They take about 2 weeks  to germinate, and need to start them off in a tray covered with lid (my case tray covered in cling film). I am told is that you need to keep the seedling compost a bit boggy, once germinated remove the lid and keep in a sunny position preferably in the green house and spray them to keep moist,  then when big enough transplant to bigger pot...I looked into this a bit more and the reason why they need to be kept moist as they are a tropical plant.

Lets see how we do. ;D  ;D

[1066]

No, but you've got me interested  ;D and sounds like fun
I still have some I bought in India, wonderful green scented cardamon. Will break open a couple of these and see how we go  ;D

[shirlton]

Its a cardamom challenge then is it. Took the seed with me today and guess what? I came home with them ;D.Will have to try to remember tomorrow.

[1066]

So the challenge is to remember the seeds and to sow them  :D  :D  :D

[Gadget]

So the challenge is to remember the seeds and to sow them  :D  :D  :D

I got mine out today, will plant them tonight, would of done it last night but had to give big lots of tlc to the other half as he had an accident at work and burnt the inside of his fingers (chef's I ask you), all blisters and swelling, poor pet, but it was great for defrosting the mincemeat...lol shouldn't laugh.

Anyway looking forward to seeing how we all get on. ;D

[1066]

ooooo you are norty gadget  :D
Will be doing mine today, have also found some black cardomom pods, so will do a few to see (the seeds inside look the same tho)  ;)

[shirlton]

Have put mine on some wet kitchen roll and covered with cling film

[Gadget]

Have put mine on some wet kitchen roll and covered with cling film

That's a good idea bit like a school project.. ;D ;D

[Jayb]

I had every intention of not getting involved whatsoever with this one, as they are supposedly difficult to germinate and it seems near impossible to get to flower and set seed (apart from the more obvious obstacles,  they apparently need to be grown over a certain altitude, it's quite low here) So not really any hope, but.....
I find I can't resist, I'm putting it down to you lot leading me astray and will be having a go also!
I better buy some more as I've not many in my jar! Like 1066 I'm going to try green and black varieties  ;D

You are all so naughty!

[Gadget]

 ;D ;D ;D

[shirlton]

Go on you know you want to ;D

[1066]

Ah, another one reeled in  ::)  ;D

[vitruvius8]

Love to have a go but no point, i live 20 yards from the sea BELOW sea level ! :'(

[Hector]

I had every intention of not getting involved whatsoever with this one, as they are supposedly difficult to germinate and it seems near impossible to get to flower and set seed (apart from the more obvious obstacles,  they apparently need to be grown over a certain altitude, it's quite low here) So not really any hope, but.....
I find I can't resist, I'm putting it down to you lot leading me astray and will be having a go also!
I better buy some more as I've not many in my jar! Like 1066 I'm going to try green and black varieties  ;D

You are all so naughty!

Hubby said put on top of the wardrobe to address altitude :)

[shirlton]

My seeds have swelled up and look just like mouse droppings ;D

[Gadget]

mine looked a bit like mouse droppings to start with :-\ but I did notice that they are swelled up mouse droppings this morning  :)