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PV 1

Characteristic features- Early maturing variety with elongated capsules

Cultivar- Malabar

Pedigree/parentage- A selection from Walayar collection
Dry recovery-20%
Essential oil-6.80%
Area of adaptability- All cardamom growing tracts of Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu
Average yield (Kg/ ha)- 500