Cardamom (Elaichi)All seasonsRhizome/sucker planting material (compact selection)Updated 2 September 2026

CCS-1

An early-maturing selection with a compact growth habit suited to high-density planting, bearing a long panicle with oblong, bold, parrot-green capsules.

SeasonAll seasons

Maturity periodEarly-maturing; first bearing in 2–3 years

Expected yieldHigh-yielding under high-density planting

Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop: Cardamom (Elaichi)
Type: Rhizome/sucker planting material (compact selection)
Season: All seasons
Maturity period: Early-maturing; first bearing in 2–3 years
Expected yield: High-yielding under high-density planting
Suitable soil: Loam
Release: Institute of origin and exact release year not independently confirmed in this pass — verify with the Indian Cardamom Research Institute before relying on it for planting decisions

About this variety

CCS-1 is documented in cardamom variety literature as a compact-habit, high-density-suited selection, distinguished by an early-maturing character and a long panicle bearing oblong, bold, parrot-green capsules — a distinctive combination among named cardamom releases, most of which are described only by yield and disease traits rather than capsule shape and colour in this much detail. Its compact plant type is repeatedly cited alongside Mudigere-1 as one of the releases specifically suited to high-density planting systems, though the institute of origin, exact release year and independently corroborated yield figures for CCS-1 were not confirmed to the same level of detail as the Mudigere or IISR-series releases in this research pass.

Key characteristics

Plant typeRhizome/sucker planting material (compact selection)

MaturityEarly-maturing; first bearing in 2–3 years

Yield potentialHigh-yielding under high-density planting

Disease resistanceNot specifically documented

SoilLoam

SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

Spacing2 to 2.5 m depending on planting density; its compact habit particularly suits high-density systems
FertilizerA balanced NPK dose while young, moving to a higher, monsoon-split dose once bearing (see the crop guide for the full schedule)

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil: Deep forest loam under shade, pH 5.5–6.5

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

Early-maturing; first bearing in 2–3 years

Expected yield

High-yielding under high-density planting

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

Major pests

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

Early maturity can bring picking forward relative to later-maturing selections, a genuine practical advantage for planning the season's labour.
Compact growth habit suits high-density planting on land-limited hill slopes.

Things to consider

Institute of origin, exact release year and independently corroborated yield figures were not confirmed to the same detail as other releases in this pass — verify current status with ICRI/ICAR-IISR before planning a large planting around it.
No disease-resistance trait is specifically documented for CCS-1, unlike IISR Avinash (rhizome rot) or IISR Vijetha (Katte) — apply full standard disease management regardless.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

Kerala
Karnataka

Frequently asked questions

Is CCS-1 disease-resistant like IISR Avinash or IISR Vijetha?

No specific disease-resistance trait is documented for CCS-1 in the sources checked — its distinguishing features are early maturity and a compact, high-density-suited habit, not disease resistance. Apply the same full Katte, capsule-rot and rhizome-rot management as any other cardamom planting.

Sourced from: Released varieties of Cardamom (incl. CCS1) — ResearchGate figure. editorial policy.