Clove

Crop management

Climate and soil Clove requires a warm humid tropical climate with an annual rainfall from 150-250 cm. It grows well from mean sea level up to an altitude of 800-900 m. Deep loam soils with high humus content and black loams of semi-forest regions with good drainage are suited for the cultivation of the crop.

Variety

There is no named variety of cloves in India.

Last updated: 14-05-2008