Does Cardamom Grow in Usa

Cardamom spice can successfully be grown in United States Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11. The cardamom plant is a 5 to 10 foot (1.5-3 m.) tall tropical plant that thrives in partial shade. The leaves are lance shaped and may grow up to two feet (0.5 m.)

How long does cardamom take to grow?

How long does it take to grow cardamom? It takes about 30-45 days to germinate cardamom seeds so they poke through the soil, and it takes about 90 days for the seedlings to grow large enough to be able to survive being transplanted outside.

Where does cardamom grow best?

Cardamom is native to tropical regions, and should only be grown outdoors in hardiness zones 10-13, where minimum temperatures approximately 35 degrees or higher.