Spice Plantation in Tripura
Tripura’s warm, humid climate supports a variety of spice crops. The government is promoting organic and high-value spice cultivation to boost income and exports.
Key Spices Grown
- Ginger
- Widely grown in hilly areas like Jampui Hills.
- Known for strong aroma and low fiber content.
- Turmeric
- Cultivated in both plains and hills.
- Tripura produces organic turmeric with high curcumin content.
- Black Pepper
- Introduced in agroforestry systems and betel nut plantations.
- Often grown as a climber on trees in mixed farms.
- Chilies
- Grown both for domestic consumption and trade with nearby states.
- Cardamom (Small)
- Limited but expanding in hill slopes.
- Bay Leaf
- Naturally grown in forested areas and now cultivated commercially.