Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum

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Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum
Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum
Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum
Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum
Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum

Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum, a True Source of Spice!

The black pepper plant (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine that is native to South India and is widely cultivated for its fruit, which is known as peppercorns. These peppercorns are dried and used as a spice to flavor food. The plant itself belongs to the Piperaceae family, and its fruit is the source of the world's most commonly used spice.

Key Features of the Black Pepper Plant. Black pepper is a perennial vine that grows up to 25 feet in height when supported by trees or trellises. It requires a support structure to climb and grow properly.

The leaves are heart-shaped, glossy, and dark green. They are aromatic when crushed. It produces small, yellowish-green flowers in dense spikes, which eventually form the peppercorns. The flowers bloom on a spike, and it is these spikes that will turn into the pepper fruits.

The fruit of the plant, when harvested before it is fully ripe and then dried, becomes the black peppercorn that we use in cooking. This is derived from the same plant, but the peppercorns are harvested when fully ripe. The outer skin is removed, leaving just the seed, which is white. These are immature peppercorns, typically harvested when still green and used fresh or preserved in brine.

Black pepper thrives in tropical climates with high humidity and warm temperatures. It grows best in areas with rainfall throughout the year, although it can tolerate short dry spells. The plant prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a slightly acidic pH (6 to 7). Although it needs sunlight, it is also often grown under the partial shade of taller trees to prevent it from being scorched by the direct sun.

Black pepper is typically propagated through cuttings, though it can also be grown from seeds. New plants are trained to climb onto trellises or other structures as they grow Peppercorns are usually harvested when they turn from green to yellowish or red, just before fully ripening, the peppercorns are dried to get the final product, which turns black as it dries.

Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices worldwide and is often referred to as the "King of Spices" due to its widespread use and historical significance. It enhances the flavor of dishes in nearly every cuisine, from Indian to Western.

Enjoy your fruit trees, Ideal for backyards. Create a graceful landscape display with its bright lush foliage, Fast-growing and easy to maintain.

Care & Maintainance

Care Guide

PLANTING AND CARE - If Planting in the ground dig a hole twice as large than the pot you purchased, Remove the tree from the grower pot, you may cut off the plastic pot if needed. Drop the plant level to the soil, Water the tree as you back fill soil to remove air pockets. Cover the new soil with mulch to retain moisture and keep weeds away. Raspberry trees are container friendly, you may keep it in its existing container and replant once a year.

WATER MANAGEMENT - Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water be enough unless you are experiencing extreme drought or heat.

LIGHT - Full Sun, bright light is optimal and will encourage a higher rate of growth.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a slow release granular fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.

PRUNNING is not needed until the tree matures into its 2nd or 3rd year of life. You may begin to prune at some point to keep the plant healthy and control the height, since the tree can reach 20ft in height and 10ft in width, pruning is recommended in order to keep the fruits within reach.

INSECTS OR DESEASES - In the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.

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Grow Zones: 5-9 Outdoors
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 20-25 ft. Upright in Trellis
Mature Width: 4-5 ft.
Light: Thrives in Full Sun, Tolerates Shade
Fruit: Black Pepper Seeds
Harvest Time: Late June, Bears Fruit First Year
Soil Conditions: Well Drained Organic Soil
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