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Anglong Exim Pvt. Ltd

Black Pepper


Scientific NamePiper nigrum
FamilyPiperaceae
Plant TypePerennial vine
Height3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet)
LeavesHeart-shaped, glossy, dark green, 8-12 cm long
Flower StructureSmall, white or greenish flowers in spikes
Fruit TypeDrupe (pepper berry)
Berry ColorGreen when unripe, turning red to black when ripe
Harvest Time6-8 months after flowering for black pepper
Climate RequirementTropical climate with high humidity and well-drained soil