★ 100% Authentic Kerala Origin

Premium Idukki Cardamom

The World's Finest Green Spice, Sourced Directly from the Mist-Covered Hills of the Western Ghats.

Celebrated for its bold aroma, vibrant green color, rich essential oil content, and exceptional flavor profile. We deliver direct-from-grower solutions tailored for global markets.

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Grade 1

Bold 8mm+

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Grade 2

Semi-Bold 7.5mm

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Medium 7mm

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7mm-8mm

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Grade 5

Bulk 6-7mm

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Exquisite Terroir

The Spice of Kerala's Western Ghats

Idukki High Ranges, Kerala
9.8494° N, 77.0894° E Idukki High Ranges, Kerala

Nestled in the Mist-Covered Western Ghats

Idukki is renowned worldwide for producing some of the finest cardamom. Grown at high altitudes in rich, fertile soil and a cool tropical climate, Idukki cardamom is celebrated for its bold aroma, vibrant green color, rich essential oil content, and exceptional flavor.

We source directly from trusted growers to ensure every batch meets the highest standards of freshness, quality, and consistency. Our cardamom is carefully graded, cleaned, and packed to preserve its natural aroma and premium quality for international markets.

900m+ Elevation Ranges
8mm+ Premium Pod Size
3.5%+ Essential Oil Content
Why Choose Us

The Standards of Our Collection

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Authentic Origin

100% authentic spice harvest from the rich volcanic soil and mountain climates of Idukki, Kerala.

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Hand-Selected Grades

Rigorous grading based on diameter (7mm, 8mm+), density, and color to ensure maximum consistency.

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Superior Flavor & Aroma

Packed with high concentrations of Cineole and Limonene oils, offering an intense flavor profile.

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Hygienically Processed

State-of-the-art washing, sorting, and drying chambers that maintain zero contamination and chemical-free processing.

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Dependable Export Supply

Reliable supply capacity with year-round availability, quick export clearances, and safe transport routes.

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Customized Packaging

Tailored food-grade multi-layer packaging, vacuum-sealed bags, or jute packs suited for international standards.

Process

Processing & Preparation

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Harvesting

Pods are manually harvested in multiple cycles from July to February, as the pods mature individually. This selective harvesting helps ensure that only properly matured pods are collected.

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Washing

Freshly harvested pods are rinsed thoroughly in clean water to remove dirt, sap, and field debris, preparing them for the drying process.

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Curing & Drying

The pods are dehydrated using drying floors or mechanical dryers under controlled temperatures ranging from 45°C to 80°C for approximately 14–18 hours. This process helps preserve the characteristic green colour and essential oils.

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Cleaning & Polishing

After drying, the pods are tumbled in polishing machines to remove residual calyx remnants, tails, dust, and other impurities, resulting in clean, polished pods.

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Grading & Sorting

The dried pods are carefully graded and sorted according to size, weight, and colour. Optical colour-sorting technology may be used to separate bright green pods from faded or yellow pods, ensuring consistent quality.

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Packaging

The finished product is packed in moisture-resistant packaging to preserve its aroma, freshness, colour, and essential oils while preventing moisture re-absorption during storage and transportation.

Founders & Leadership

The Partners Driving Quality

Rajesh Kannan

Founder & Managing Director

With over two decades of experience in high-altitude agricultural procurement and spice export trade, Rajesh oversees our strategic alliances, quality controls, and supply chain integrity directly from cultivates.in.

Executive Sourcing

A. Kamatchi

Co-Founder & Head of Global Trade

With an extensive background in international logistics and food regulatory standards, A. Kamatchi manages our global client relationships, trade compliances, custom clearances, and overseas shipping.

Export & Global Trade
B2B Trade Solutions

Inquire About Export & Wholesale

Whether you require sample packages, wholesale volumes, or customized contract farming, our export specialists will assist you within 24 hours.

Direct Trade Desk

Connect with our corporate office in Chennai or processing facility in Idukki, Kerala.

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Global Trade Office

cultivates.in, 121(7), J.N Salai, Senthil Nagar, Arumbakkam, Chennai – 600106

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Processing & Sorting Center

Idukki, Kerala, India 685551

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General Trade Emails

trade@cultivates.in
exports@cultivates.in

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Inquiry Hotline

+91 96558 99647 (Mon - Sat, 9am - 6pm IST)

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