Amomum maximum Java Cardamom A medium-sized, vigorous ginger, that produces clusters of leafy shoots to about 3 m (10 ft.) tall with stunning red bases. The lovely white flowers appear in dense clusters from compact inflorescences at ground level for several months. Apart from being a great ornamental for warm temperate the unopened flower heads can be used in curries & the seed pods are a good substitute for black cardamom, even though not quite as aromatic. The flowers of Amomum maximum attract pollinators Half Tender Perennial, Greenhouse perennial, (to 0C) - must be protected from frost Height: up to 1 - 2 m Position: Sun in well drained soil or Shrub Compost in a tub or large pot. Sowing the seeds Sow indoors anytime soak in fresh water for 12 hours. sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost do not cover the seed to deep. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil - vermiculite mix. Propagate. Ideal temp. 20-25oC. Germination may take 4 - 8 weeks. although some may take very much longer so please be patient. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots, pot on as required. Plant out & grow in a large container . Always use a good quality seed compost. Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation. Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh.. Thanks for looking. Amomum Maximum Java Cardamom Approx. 10 Seeds
