TNPSC Thervupettagam

Kodaikanal’s Malai Poondu

July 30 , 2019 1947 days 3490 0
  • The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (Kodaikanal Hill Garlic).

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  • This particular garlic species is known for its medicinal and preservative properties.
  • It is usually white or pale yellow.
  • The hill altitude, the misty condition and Kodaikanal soil are responsible for its medicinal property and the long storage shelf life.
  • Garlic is both a kharif (June-July) and rabi (October-November) crop in Tamilnadu.

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