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Black Pepper
advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 10–11
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Recommended
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb dried peppercorns per vine per year
A starting estimate is 2 lb dried peppercorns per vine per year. That means one vine is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
25 sq ft per vine
Starting plan
— vines
Planning note: A tropical vine that needs consistent warmth and humidity. Outside true tropical zones it must be grown in a heated greenhouse. This is the peppercorn spice that pairs with salt, not the bell or chili pepper vegetables grown elsewhere in this guide.