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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
 
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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
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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
  • when dried, this can be used as table pepper edit | delete
  • Use it freshly chopped on pizzas or in salsa or salads edit | delete
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