Cardamom plantation at Erthiq estate, Idukki, Kerala
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Lease a Cardamom Acre in Idukki, Kerala

Formally deeded. Fully managed by Erthiq. Harvest proceeds are 100% yours.

AT A GLANCE
Holding size1+ acres · dedicated mapped parcel
Lease term5 years · renewable
Yield authority100% yours · you decide when to sell
Proceeds100% yield ownership · you decide when
UpdatesSeasonal crop reports · digital
THE ESTATE

Production-ready.

Every acre is cultivated, fenced, watered, and managed before you join. You inherit a working plantation.

Year-round water supply

Fully Fenced Estate

Natural shade canopy

Dedicated Store Room

Cleared, arable soil

420+ Plants / Acre

8-Year-Old Plants

LEASE DEPOSIT
₹25–35 Lakhs/ acre

for the full 5-year tenure

NatureRefundable deposit
RefundedIn full at end of tenure
PricingVaries by parcel location within estate

Lease deposit is separate from Erthiq Care and is fully refunded at the end of your 5-year tenure.

ERTHIQ CARE
₹4,50,000/ acre / year

Paid separately · Annual renewal · Non-refundable

Covers all plantation operations end-to-end.

Everything taken care of. Year-round.

What's included

Fertilisers (all types & seasons)
Medicines & crop protection
Daily labour wages
Labour transport & food
Drenching
Mulching
Shade tree maintenance
All seasonal activities
Dedicated estate manager
Equipment & fuel

Erthiq Care is mandatory for all Acre Lease holders. Since this is Erthiq's own plantation, we maintain land quality throughout your tenure — protecting both your harvest and our estate.

PRICE HISTORY

Cardamom auction prices — 10 years

Weighted average price per kg · Spices Board of India auction data

2019 peak · ₹2,397/kg
2025 high · ₹2,549/kg

Historical prices are for reference only. Past auction prices do not indicate future harvest values.

THE PROCESS

Three steps to your acre

01

Join the Waitlist

Submit your details. Erthiq reviews and contacts you within 48 hours.

02

Sign the Deed

A formal acre lease agreement is executed. Your parcel is mapped and named within the estate.

03

We Farm. You Receive.

Erthiq cultivates, harvests, and auctions through the Spices Board. You receive 100% of auction proceeds. Erthiq Care is paid separately before each year — never deducted from your harvest.

WHY IDUKKI

India's cardamom capital.

Idukki district in Kerala produces over 60% of India's cardamom. High altitude, monsoon climate, and generations of expertise make it irreplaceable. Your leased acre benefits from the same soil, elevation, and auction access.

60%+
India's cardamom from Idukki
800–1200m
Estate altitude above sea level
5 years
Minimum lease term, renewable

Source: Spices Board of India

COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything about the Acre Lease

GET STARTED

Reserve your acre.

We'll contact you within 48 hours to walk through the lease deed and confirm your parcel.

1,559 already on the waitlist