BLACK PEPPER VINE
Piper nigrum No spice cabinet is complete without Black Pepper, and here’s an opportunity to grow your very own! This vining, tropical plant will bloom and yield long strands of zesty peppercorns that start out green and ripen to a rich red. Harvested at various stages of ripeness and then processed, you can produce green, red, white and black peppercorns all from one plant. Each color of peppercorn offers a different flavor and aroma. The plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter. Provide support for the vines and sun to part shade exposure. These tender plants require protection when temperatures drop, so bring them in to a bright window during cooler months. Hardy to zone 12. Note: Peppers naturally produce exudates, tiny crystalline balls that form on the back of the leaves. These start our fairly clear and turn black with time. They are perfectly normal, do not harm the plant, are not a disease or pest, and should not be removed.
Black Pepper Vine plants ship in May in 3 ½ inch pots. Order early for best availability. Detailed planting information and growing instructions are included with each order. Available only in the contiguous US.
