Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is one of the world’s most beloved spices, prized for its bold flavor and culinary versatility. These high-quality seeds allow you to cultivate your own peppercorn vines at home — perfect for spice gardens, patios, or tropical areas.
With minimal care, Black Pepper vines thrive in warm and humid environments. The plants produce clusters of peppercorns that can be harvested green, white, or black depending on ripeness and drying methods. Ideal for home chefs and gardeners looking to grow authentic, aromatic spice plants.
Features
- Premium Piper nigrum seeds for planting
- Produces authentic spicy black peppercorns
- Suitable for warm, tropical, or greenhouse growing
- Ideal for spice, kitchen, or edible gardens
- Long-lived vine that yields year after year
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Piper nigrum
- Common Name: Black Pepper
- Plant Type: Perennial Vine / Spice Plant
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, Organic
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine (requires support/trellis)
- Mature Height: 8–12 feet (2.5–3.5 m)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12
- Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Filtered Sunlight
- Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Regular, moist (avoid waterlogging)
- Temperature Range: 75–90°F (24–32°C)
- Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
- Container Friendly: Yes, with climbing support
- Harvest Time: 6–9 months after flowering
- Uses: Culinary spice, herbal medicine, ornamental vine
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
- Maintain soil moisture and warmth (around 80°F / 27°C).
- Keep in partial shade with indirect sunlight.
- Germination occurs within 20–30 days.
- Transplant seedlings once they reach 6–8 inches tall.
- Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines.
- Water regularly but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilize monthly with organic compost or slow-release fertilizer.
- Harvest peppercorns once berries begin to turn red.
