Peppercorn Seeds (Black Pepper)

Piper nigrum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Peppercorns. The plant produces excellent yields of black peppercorns. Peppercorns are dried and used to make black pepper. You can grow this tropical tree in containers and bring it indoors in the fall. Try growing your own black pepper plant. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 190223. A variety from India.

Seeds Per Pound: 8,000

Plant Height: Climbing Vines

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Indoor Sow

Peppercorns can take up to 45 days to germinate!

Planting Instructions: Black pepper requires rich soil, plenty of water, humid conditions, and partial shade. Plant seeds indoors ½" deep. For proper germination, the seeds must be kept damp and at 50% humidity or higher, with temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. After seeds have germinated, keep the soil moist and from drying out. Transplant into larger pots as the seedling grows.