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#13726933

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726934

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726935

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726936

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726937

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726939

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13726941

20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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20 May 2026

Cardamom cultivation takes place in Kashyone, West Bengal, India, on April 15, 2026. The region focuses on Large Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as black cardamom, which thrives in moist, loamy soils at elevations of 600 to 2,000 meters in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal, and Bhutan. It requires cool, humid conditions with temperatures between 15?C and 35?C and is sensitive to frost and drought. Typically grown under forest canopies or in agroforestry systems, it prefers well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter, with an ideal pH of 4.5 to 6.0. West Bengal, particularly the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills, heavily cultivates it. Large cardamom is one of the oldest spices and the third most expensive, after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom cultivation in Sillery Gaon, a picturesque hamlet in West Bengal's Kalimpong district, is a traditional practice thriving in its cool, misty climate and humus-rich soils. At around 6,000 feet, the village benefits from the shade and humidity provided by the dense Pankhasari range forests, making it an ideal location for growing large cardamom (Elaichi). The region shares a rich history with this spice.

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#13721827

19 May 2026

Natural Bridge in Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon is a national park in the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).

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19 May 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Located in southwestern Utah, the park features Bryce Canyon, a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is known for its hoodoos, geological structures formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks offer distinctive views. Bryce Canyon National Park is smaller and at a higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park, with the rim varying from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters).

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#13721829

19 May 2026

Hikers walk along the rim trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon is a national park in the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).

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19 May 2026

Hikers walk along the rim trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon is a national park in the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).

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#13721831

19 May 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon, located in southwestern Utah, is a national park in the United States known for its giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is notable for its geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks offer distinctive views for visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is smaller and at a higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park, with the rim varying from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters).

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#13721832

19 May 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon, located in southwestern Utah, is a national park in the United States known for its giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is notable for its geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks offer distinctive views for visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is smaller and at a higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park, with the rim varying from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters).

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#13721833

19 May 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon, located in southwestern Utah, is a national park in the United States known for its giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is notable for its geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks offer distinctive views for visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is smaller and at a higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park, with the rim varying from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters).

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#13721834

19 May 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park is photographed in Bryce City, Utah, on May 6, 2026. Bryce Canyon, located in southwestern Utah, is a national park in the United States known for its giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is notable for its geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks offer distinctive views for visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is smaller and at a higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park, with the rim varying from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 meters).

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