Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Spice Plantations in Karnataka

 1. Black Pepper

• Grown in shaded coffee estates, mainly in:
  • Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Uttara Kannada
• Karnataka ranks among top 3 producers in India

 2. Cardamom

• Requires high humidity and elevation
• Found in Western Ghats, especially Kodagu & Sakleshpur

 3. Ginger

• Major districts: Hassan, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru
• Used domestically and exported

 4. Turmeric

• Cultivated in:
  • Chamarajanagar, Belagavi, Haveri
• Has both culinary and Ayurvedic value

 5. Arecanut (Betel nut)

• Coastal Karnataka (Udupi, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada) is a leading producer
• Grown under coconut or forest canopies