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Large cardamom (Amomum subluatum Roxb.), a member of the family, Zingiberaceae is the main cash crop cultivated in the sub-Himalayan state of Sikkim and Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Large cardamom is known to be amongst the oldest spice used by the mankind. Sikkim is the largest producer of large cardamom and contributes lion’s share to the Indian and world market. Recently large cardamom cultivation has also started in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Large cardamom commonly known as 'badi elachi' in Hindi is indigenous.

Price : ₹ 1999/- ₹ 1500 /- (inclusive of GST 18%)