Goa's Spice Plantations
Two major spice plantations that produce exotic spices and grind them are in the Ponda region of goa. This is a major attraction showcasing the rural side of Goa. Situated in the region called Ponda (central Goa), the spice plantations in Goa use organic methods of cultivation and farming. The spices that are produced are then cleaned and ground into powder.
The spice plantations of Goa are quite popular as a tourist attraction. On a typical excursion to the spice plantations, you shall begin your day by starting to explore the fields and the farms. It is very astonishing to see men climbing on very tall trees while maintaining a balance and at the same time plucking betel nut fruits from those swaying trees.
The spice plantations are managed by people who have comprehensive knowledge and excel in technical know how of farming spices. Some major spices produced in these spice plantations are:
* Black pepper
* Cardamom
* Nutmeg
* Vanilla
* Cinnamon
* Cloves
* Chillies
* Coriander
* Cashew
* Betel nut palm
Apart from these spices, many tropical fruits are also grown here.
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