Cardamom variety · Released variety
IISR Kodagu Suvasini
Also known as CCS-1; Kodagu Cardamom-Suvasini
Appangala, Kodagu, Karnataka (Cardamom Research Centre, IISR) · Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Cardamom Research Centre, Appangala · 1997
Malabar type, early maturing, compact plant habit. Suitable for high-density monocropping (intensive cultivation). Multi-pest resistant: rhizome rot (Pythium, Rhizoctonia), thrips, and shoot/panicle/capsule borers. Excellent bold capsule percentage and essential oil content with high dry recovery.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Appangala, Kodagu, Karnataka (Cardamom Research Centre, IISR) |
| Breeder / source | Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Cardamom Research Centre, Appangala |
| Year released | 1997 |
| Parentage | Malabar type compact selection |
| Yield | reported around 745 kg dry/ha; potential 1,322 kg/ha at high plant density; 22% dry recovery |
| Tolerance | Rhizome rot-resistant; thrips-resistant; shoot/panicle/capsule borer tolerant; 600–1200 m |
| Distinctive features | Malabar type, compact, early maturing, 89% bold capsules, 8.7% essential oil, high dry recovery |
| Grown in | Karnataka (Kodagu); 600–1200 m, suitable for high-density systems |
| Also known as | CCS-1; Kodagu Cardamom-Suvasini |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
IISR Kodagu Suvasini in detail
A Malabar cardamom selected for early maturity and compact growth, suited to intensive monocropping with bold, high-oil capsules.
Origin & story
IISR Kodagu Suvasini (CCS-1) was released in 1997 by the Cardamom Research Centre of the Indian Institute of Spices Research at Appangala, in Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is a selection from open-pollinated progeny of the line CL-37.
How it grows
Early-maturing Malabar type standing about 205 cm with a compact habit (41 tillers per clump) and long panicles. Suited to cardamom-growing tracts of Karnataka. Recommended for high-density monocropping under intensive technology with improved nutrition; yields around 745 kg dry capsules/ha under standard practice, with potential of 1322 kg/ha under optimised inputs. Responsive to high production technology.
Quality & character
Malabar type producing 89% bold capsules grading 7.2 mm and above. Essential oil content 8.7% with dry recovery of 22%. The oil is rich in 1,8-cineole, giving the camphory note typical of Malabar cardamoms.
Why it matters to buyers
Bold capsule percentage and consistent essential oil content suit buyers seeking premium export grades and natural product processors. Compact plant habit helps keep shade management simple in intensive systems, and early maturity shortens the cash-flow cycle.
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