Nghe An first planted purple cardamom

(Baonghean.vn)- Purple cardamom is known as a valuable medicinal plant, commonly used in Oriental medicine. For the first time in Nghe An, purple cardamom was piloted in Que Phong district.

Youth union members of Pu Hoat Nature Reserve grow purple cardamom. Photo: Nguyen Van Sinh

With an area of ​​1 hectare, Pu Hoat Nature Reserve is currently planting more than 7,000 purple cardamom trees. This is the first time the purple cardamom variety has been planted on a pilot basis in Nghe An. The model is a concretization of the Project on conservation and development of medicinal plants in the area implemented by the People's Committee of Que Phong district.

Purple cardamom belongs to the canna family and is very suitable for soil conditions in Que Phong. Photo: Nguyen Van Sinh

The purple cardamom variety was imported from the Center for Plant Application Research of the Forestry University and planted under the forest canopy in Na Chang village, Tien Phong commune, in the management and protection area of ​​Pu Hoat Nature Reserve. The model was supported by the People's Committee of Que Phong district with seeds, and the Youth Union members of Pu Hoat Nature Reserve were assigned the task of planting, caring for and protecting it.

Purple cardamom is a plant suitable for the weather and soil conditions in Que Phong. Photo: Nguyen Van Sinh

It is expected that after 2-3 years of planting and care, purple cardamom will be harvested. Its seeds have high medicinal properties and are widely used in Oriental medicine. If successful, Que Phong district and Pu Hoat Nature Reserve will replicate the model, creating more livelihoods for local people.

Dao Tuan