Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Black Pepper

A climbing vine; Goa's humid climate is ideal for its growth.

Cardamom

Grown in shaded plantations; used in sweets, teas, and curries.

Cinnamon

Grown for bark and leaves; has culinary and medicinal use.

Clove

Limited cultivation; used in masalas and traditional medicine.

Nutmeg & Mace

Introduced during the colonial era; used in baking and spice blends.

Vanilla

Grown on experimental or organic farms.

Turmeric & Ginger

Widely used in cooking and Ayurvedic medicine.