Salient features
• It is the first ever Malabar type hybrid (between MCC–260 and MCC–49) to be released for cultivation in all cardamom growing regions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu up to 900–1,200 m elevation above MSL with 2000 mm annual rainfall.
• It yields significantly higher proportion of (68%) bold capsule (>7 mm).
• The variety has shown significant hybrid vigour with two times yield increase over its parents.
• It is early flowering hybrid with dark green and bold capsules which is a preferred trait by consumers.
• This variety is fertilizer responsive and performs well under intensive management.
• It is moderately tolerant to drought, major pests and diseases.
Performance
• ICRI-5 is a high yielding (1,542.66 kg/ha) but it has yield potential of 2,667.72 kg dry capsules/ha when planted at a plant density of 1,100 plants/ha and 3 m × 3 m spacing.
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