Influence of sowing methods on production of seedlings in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

Abstract

The effect of different methods of seed sowing in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) was studied in relation to germination and growth of seedlings in the nursery at Mudigere (Karnataka, India). Seed requirement was less and germination percentage was significantly higher in dibblinglhill method of sowing compared to drillinglline method. Height of seedlings, number of leaves, leaf area, number of tillers, fresh weight, dry weight per seedling and percentage of standard seedlings (4-5 tillers/seedling) obtained at transplantable age were also significantly higher in dibblinglhill sowing method.