Copper Deficiency in Cardamom India — Symptoms, Causes & Correction

Wilting of young leaves, tip die-back, blue-green tint, distorted growth. "Reclamation disease" in cereals.

High pH soils, high organic matter (binds Cu), excess P or N application.

Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Forest loam, pH 5–6.5

Correction Products & Doses

Product	Method	Rate	Best For
Copper EDTA 15%	Foliar + Drip	0.3g/L foliar / 200g/acre drip	Fast correction
Copper Sulphate 25%	Soil + Foliar	2–5g/L foliar / 3–5kg/acre soil	Also fungicide

Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
Immediate foliar spray — Apply Copper EDTA 15% at 0.3g for fast correction. Repeat after 7–10 days.
Drip correction — Apply via fertigation for lasting effect.
Prevent recurrence — Include in regular nutrition program. Test soil pH and adjust if needed.

Direct from CIB-registered manufacturer. Share your soil test and we recommend exact dose for your farm.