Agr Estates Idukki, Kerala

Cardmom 5 Varieties and Grades of Cardamom 1. Bold: It is popular export grade; 90% and above capsules will be having 6.5mm and above diameter, matured and Greenish color. Lt. Wt. will be 415 gms. 2. Super Bold: It is a very special variety. All capsules will be matured greenish and having above 8 mm diameter size. Lt. Wt. will be more than 450 gm. 3. Extra Bold: Best in the Export market. All capsules will be matured, greenish and having 7 mm and above diameter. Lt. Wt. will be 435 gm. 4. Bulk: This is the grade of cardamom produced as it is. This grade will contain all size, matured and immature capsules, black, yellow and splited cardamom. This is to be graded. 5. Small: Small size cardamom having size between 5.5 mm and 6.5 mm. Cleaned and removed dust, husk and black capsules. Lt. Wt. will be around 385 gms. 6. Open / Splits: More than 60% capsules will be in open condition and the color may be partly greenish/pale yellow. All capsules will be matured and the size are 6.5mm and above 7. Seeds: Black / Brown colour seeds are the original content in every cardamom capsule. The husks were fully removed. Lt. Wt may be around 550 gm to 600 gm. 8. Fruit : Fruits are generally over matured capsules with slight yellowish in color and Lt. Wt. over 425 gm Standard Export Grades:- AGEB Alleppey Green Extra Bold  Size 7mm above wt/lt 435 gms. AGB Alleppey Green Bold  Size 6mm above wt/lt 415gms AGS Alleppey Green Superior Size 5mm above wt/lt 385 gms AGS-1 Alleppey Green Shipment Green-1 Size 4mm above wt/lt 350gms AGS-2 Alleppey Green Shipment Green-2 Size 4mm above wt/lt 320gms