About Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (Hill Garlic)
Kodaikanal hill garlic is pungent, aromatic and keeps for a long time, and is valued for its medicinal properties.
About the Crop
Garlic is a high-value rabi crop. India is the world's second-largest producer, and the crop is sold fresh, stored for months and dehydrated into flakes and powder.
Where It Comes From
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (Hill Garlic) comes from Kodaikanal hills, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The GI tag means that only produce from this area, made or grown in the traditional way, may be sold under this name. Producers and traders can register as authorised users of the GI.
Season and Market
Two crops a year. Vadugapatti and Dindigul markets.
What a GI Tag Means for Buyers
A Geographical Indication is registered with the GI Registry in Chennai. It protects a product's name, helps buyers trust its origin, and usually brings a price premium to growers. Buyers should ask suppliers whether they are registered authorised users, look for GI logos and origin details on packs, and buy from known farmer groups, cooperatives and brands in the region.
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