The article highlights the growing importance of cardamom, a native Indonesian medicinal plant, in the agricultural sector, especially during the pandemic. It notes a surge in demand for this immunity-boosting plant, with exports seeing a significant increase from 2018 to 2020. The article emphasizes the need for proper land preparation and shading for cardamom cultivation and highlights that it can be grown in areas with the right temperature and altitude. Additionally, it mentions that cardamom can be a profitable intercropping plant due to its high economic value and minimal interference with other crops, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.