Grow Long Pepper Seeds (Piper longum), a rare spice-producing pepper plant valued for its aromatic spikes that are dried and used like traditional black pepper. Known for its complex, slightly sweet and earthy flavor, Long Pepper has been used for centuries in cooking and herbal applications. Unlike vegetable peppers, this plant produces clusters of peppercorn spikes on a perennial vine.

These Non-GMO Long Pepper Seeds thrive in warm climates and can also be grown in pots indoors or outdoors with proper support. Its compact evergreen foliage and vining habit make it ideal for container gardening, greenhouse culture, and tropical outdoor settings.

Features

• Produces edible aromatic spikes used as a dried spice.
• Rare perennial pepper plant suitable for warm climates.
• Can be grown in containers, pots, or garden beds.
• Non-GMO spice-producing vine plant.
• Compact vining growth suitable for trellises or supports.
• Excellent for culinary spice production.
• Unique alternative to black pepper plants.

Specifications

• Plant Name: Long Pepper (Piper longum)
• Plant Type: Perennial spice vine
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine with clustered pepper spikes
• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-pollinated
• Heirloom: Yes
• USDA Zones: Best in Zones 9–11; grown indoors elsewhere
• Growing Season: Spring planting outdoors; year-round indoors
• Sun Requirement: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
• Days to Maturity: 180–365 days for first spice harvest
• Germination Temperature: 75°F–90°F (24°C–32°C)
• Plant Height: 4–12 feet with support
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil
• Water Requirement: Consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Support Needed: Yes, trellis or stake support required
• Growth Advantage: Produces perennial spice harvests once mature

Planting Guide

• Start seeds indoors in warm, moist, well-drained soil.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and keep soil consistently warm (75°F–90°F).
• Provide partial shade or filtered light once established.
• Transplant into containers or warm outdoor soil after frost.
• Use a small trellis or pole to support vine growth.
• Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding overwatering.
• Harvest pepper spikes once fully mature; dry before use.
• Grow indoors in cooler zones for year-round spice production.
• Re-pot periodically to maintain vigorous perennial growth.