Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Classification of spice crops 3. Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) 4. King chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacquin) 5. Onion (Allium cepa L.) 6. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) 7. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) 8. Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) 9. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) 10. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) 11. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) 12. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) 13. Nigella (Nigella sativa L.) 14. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) 15. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) 16. Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi Sprague) 17. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) 18. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum Merrill.) 19. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum) 20. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) Bibliography