Spices and Condiments

Soil and Climate

Climate:
Betelvine requires tropical climate for its luxuriat growth. The favourable conditions are moist soil and shady place with high humidity. It grows well where the rainfall is high (2250-4750 mm). It grows upto an elevation of 1,500 m MSL.

Soil:
It is generally grown on different types of soils-heavy clayey loam, laterite and sandy loam. However, soil with good organic matter and drain-age system is best-suited for its cultivation. It requires pH ranges between 7-7.5. Avoid saline and alkaline soils.