Iron Deficiency in Cardamom India — Symptoms, Causes & Correction

Interveinal chlorosis on youngest leaves — green veins, yellow/white blade. Most common in Maharashtra black cotton soils.

pH>7.5 locks up iron. Very common in calcareous soils, over-irrigated fields.

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

Correction Products & Doses

Product	Method	Rate	Best For
Iron EDDHA 6%	Soil	1.5–2 kg/acre	ONLY choice at pH>7.5
Iron DTPA 11%	Drip + Foliar	2–3g/L foliar / 500g/acre	pH 6–7.5
Iron EDTA 12%	Foliar	2g/L	pH<7 only

Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
Immediate foliar spray — Apply Iron EDDHA 6% at 1.5–2 kg 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.