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Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18310

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Piperales Family: Piperaceae Genus: Piper Species: Piper nigrum

Common Names add Black Pearl Pepper edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Vegetable   Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Green - Dark Purple Black   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Indoor Vegetable Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below when dried, this can be used as table pepper edit | delete Use it freshly chopped on pizzas or in salsa or salads edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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