Clove/Lavang Plant – Spices

Clove, the dried unopened flower buds of the evergreen tree, Syzygium aromaticum, is an important spice noted for its flavour and medicinal values. The clove is an evergreen tree often reaching a height of 7 to 15 metres. Leaves possess plenty of oil glands on the lower surface. The important clove growing regions in India now are the Nilgiris, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu, Calicut, Kottayam, Quilon and Trivandrum districts of Kerala and South Kanara district of Karnataka.

Climate & Soil

Clove is strictly a tropical plant and requires a warm humid climate having a temperature of 20 to 30⁰C. Humid atmospheric conditions and a well-distributed annual rainfall of 150 to 250 cm are essential. It thrives well in all situations ranging from sea level up to an altitude of 1500 metres and also in places proximal to and away from the sea. Deep black loam soil with high humus content found in the forest region is best suited for clove cultivation. It grows satisfactorily on laterite soils, clay loams and rich black soils having good drainage. Sandy soil is not suitable.

Land Preparation

The pits are partially filled with topsoil. The seedlings/sampling are transplanted in the main field during the beginning of rainy seasons, in June-July, and in low lying areas, towards the end of the monsoon, in September-October. Cloves prefer partial shade.

Growing Tips 

• Provide Partial Sunlight areas for the plant.
• You can grow it medium to large size pot and also directly in the soil.
• Add any organic or homemade compost once in 3 months.
• Provide organic mulching near the root zone of the plant.
• Prune the diseased and unwanted plant part of the plant.
• Never prune the plants during monsoon and wet climates. 
• Always maintain moisture and make sure that the pot has a drainage hole.
• Spray neem oil if found any infections or disease as primary protection.

TEMPERATURE – Between 15-30 Degree Celsius.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT – It can reach up to 5 meters (if planted in the ground)

BLOOMING TIME – Flowers start during the monsoon season.

FRUITING TIME – The plant will start fruiting after 4-5 years of planting.

FERTILIZER – Organic Fertilizer once in 3 months.

INSIDE THE BOX

S.No.	PRODUCT NAME	DIMENSION
1.	Clove Plant	1-2 Feet Height
2.	Growing Pot (Black color)	6 Inch

**above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. After 1 month you can transplant it into a slightly bigger pot than the present pot or directly in the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.