Black Pepper nigrum

This is Pepper nigrum, also known as Black Pepper Corn. I will not bore you with what pepper is. The fruits can be used as a disinfectant. Eating the fruit improves digestion and lowers fever. The dried seed that we know as peppercorn has a wide variety of health benefits and uses..

                                            Growing condition

Black Pepper is a tropical plant, so hot and humid climates are suitable for its growth. It grows in

humid or very humid subtropical forests. It can be grown at a place where the minimum temperature does not fall below 18 C (65 F) and can tolerate temperature above 40 C (105 F) but the average daytime temperature of 25 C (77 F) is perfect.

Humidity level for growing cardamom is usually near 75%.

Black pepper can be grown in clay loams, red loams and sandy loams. However, it thrives best on well-drained virgin soil rich in humus content and other plant nutrients.

It requires slightly acidic soil and can tolerate PH level up to 5.0 or 6.5.

It requires at least 5-6 hours of filtered sunlight or partial shade.

Black pepper is basically a vine, grow it near a fence, trellis or similar support structure on which the vines can climb.

Watering is very important. Keep the soil moist all the time, but not soggy. Don't let the soil to dry out ever. In summer or when the plant is setting fruits, increase watering.

Black pepper plant loves humidity, the more the better. For this, mist the plant often with soft water. If you're growing black pepper in pots, place them on saucers filled with water, this will also increase the humidity level.

GERMINATE FROM SEEDS

Always use fresh seeds for sowing as these seeds are viable for very short period of time and follow the following steps:

Soak your black pepper seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours prior to planting.

Black pepper needs rich soil that drains easily. Prepare the potting mix with either well rotten cow dung or compost and soil in 3:1 ratio.

Fill the container with potting mix and sow seeds very lightly, only about ¼ inch below the surface of the soil and about 3 inches apart. Spread a thin layer of mulch, straw or grass over the mix. Water deeply until the soil feels moist.

Keep the soil moist and warm.

The soil temperature must be at least 21 C (70 F) for optimum germination rate.

Seeds will germinate anything in between 30-40 days, depending upon the seed quality & growing condition.

When germination occurs, remove most of the mulch, leaving only a thin layer around the seedlings and move them to indirect sunlight.

Provide overhead shade to protect seedlings from bright sun.

When the seedlings are 5 to 6 inches tall, transplant them to their individual pots or location

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