Chittaratha (Alpinia calcarata)
Climate
Alpinia comes up well in tropical climate. It grows on a wide range of climate and soil. Well-drained hilly areas and places up to 1400 m altitude are good for its cultivation.
Soil
Fertile red loams to forests soils are suitable.
Season
Rainfed crop is planted with the onset of monsoon in May-June. Irrigated crop can be planted at any time.