Salient features

• It is a selection from a germplasm (MCC-73) collection from Idukki District of Kerala.
• It has higher percentage (70.86) of bold capsules and higher (7.33%) volatile oil content.
• It is moderately tolerant to major pests (thrips and borer) and drought.
• It has high percentage (71) of bold (>7 mm) capsules.
• This variety has 116% and 97% increased yield, respectively over ICRI-1 and ICRI-2 varieties, both released for Kerala.

Performance
• It has been recommended for Cardamom Hill Reserve of Idukki District of Kerala up to elevation of 900–1,200 m above MSL with 2,000 mm rainfall/annum.
• ICRI-6 is a high yielding (1,200 kg/ha) variety but it has higher yield (1,887 kg/ha dry capsules) potential when planted at closer spacing (3 × 3 m) and higher plant density (1,000 plants/ha).
• It performs well even under moderate management and gives economic yield for longer period.