The factors that determine the quality, and in turn the price of the produce, are the mass per litre, colour and appearance. Litre weight, that is, the weight of cardamom per litre volume, if equivalent or more than 400 grams, is considered to be of fine quality; this will fetch a good price. Anything below 350 gmis considered poor quality. This may happen due to fewer number of seeds or pre-mature plucking. Dark greenish cardamom is considered the best. More shade in the farm and lesser exposure of the plants to sunlight will result in dull colours. “Thrips” or dotted spots on the cardamom or broken or split open ones are considered to be of inferior quality.
GS CARDAMOM TRONGS 