FAQ

What are the Major Plantation Crops in Kerala?

Coffee, Tea, spices, Rubber, etc.

Kerala’s tropical climate is ideal for cultivating a variety of plantation crops. Among the major plantation crops of Kerala is the coconut. Almost 70% of India's coconut production comes from Kerala. Pepper is another major crop, and Kerala is the largest producer of black pepper in the world. Its unique geographical conditions create ideal growing conditions for this spice.

Rubber is yet another popular plantation crop of Kerala. The state is a leading contributor to India's rubber production. Kerala’s hilly terrain is well-suited for rubber cultivation. Cardamom, known as the ‘Queen of Spices,’ thrives in the high-altitude regions of Kerala. 

Another high-altitude plantation crop is tea. Though not as prominent as in other parts of India, Kerala does have tea plantations, so also coffee. 

Other important plantation crops of Kerala include, cashew. Kerala is a major producer of cashew nuts, and the cashew industry is significant to the state's economy. Arecanut (betel nut), widely cultivated in Kerala, is an important cash crop. 

These plantation crops have been the mainstay of Kerala's economy for centuries, contributing significantly to its agricultural wealth and exports.