Black Pepper Plant (Piper Nigrum)

Black Pepper Plant

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What is Black Pepper Plant

How to Grow and Care for Black Pepper Plant

Black Pepper Plant (Piper Nigrum) Growing Requirements

Planting

Watering

Fertilizing

What is Black Pepper Plant

It’s an incredible climbing vine fits well anywhere.
The Black Pepper’s shiny green leaves are offset by stunning red fruit.
Fresh, delicious, home-grown pepper enhances any recipe.

Stage your own Italian-inspired garden by strategically planting Black Pepper along trellises, fencing, or even outside walls. The side shoots creep up quickly, sprouting tons of lovely almond-shaped leaves, beautifully filling in space.

The payoff is fresh pepper that will embolden the flavor of just about anything your imagination can cook up. Pick peppercorns when green for black pepper or harvest when ripened and remove the inner seed for a spicier, white pepper. No matter what you choose to do, the Black Pepper Plant offers variety that will spice up the life in your garden.

You won’t find this unique pick at most big box stores or other nurseries…especially since we’ve planted, grown and meticulously nurtured our Pepper Plants for months at our nursery. Now, when it arrives to your door, it’s a proven performer that’s ready to exceed expectations, effortlessly.

Lend a hint of flavor and freshness to your garden today…get our Black Pepper Plant!

How to Grow and Care for Black Pepper Plant

Black Pepper Plant (Piper Nigrum) Growing Requirements

Hardiness zone

4-9 patio / 10-11 outdoors

Planting

When growing the pepper plant indoors, ensure you place it in a location that receives a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight daily. The area also needs to be humid so you can emulate an outdoor or greenhouse type of environment. You can use a humidifier or mist the plant daily to accomplish this.

When selecting a container for your pepper plant, be sure it has plenty of holes in the bottom as drainage is essential. The pot size should be 2 times the size of the one it initially came in.

Outdoors, place your Pepper Plant in a location with well-draining soil. These plants thrive best in high-temperature areas with frequent humidity and rainfall, as well as full to partial sun (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). From there, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width.

Make sure the plant is properly positioned in the hole. Begin to backfill the hole, applying water to remove air pockets. Water again after you’ve finished to fully settle the soil.

Note: This product grows best in well-draining soil. When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil – this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy!

Watering

Make sure you place your plant in a well-drained container where the water will not sit. Water your plant deeply once or twice weekly, depending on the size of the container and plant. If you’re not sure when to water, simply check the soil down to about 3 inches – if the soil is dry here, it’s time to water.

Fertilizing

Pepper Plants require regular fertilization. It’s best to feed your plant twice a month with a nitrogen fertilizer formula like 10-10-10 and follow the package instructions for the best results.

Black Pepper Plant (Piper Nigrum) Details

Common name	Black Pepper Plant
Botanical name	Piper Nigrum
Plant type	Fruit Trees, Bushes
Hardiness zone	4-9 patio / 10-11 outdoors
Growth rate	Fast
Height	15-30 ft.
Width	12-15 ft.