{"product_id":"sort-peber-piper-nigrum-fro-10-stk","title":"Black pepper (Piper nigrum) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peberplante, sort peber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pepper plant, pepper vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e is the plant behind our well-known spice black pepper – and, in reality, green and white pepper as well. It is a flowering, tropical climbing plant that originally hails from India, where it grows in warm and humid rainforests. To succeed in cultivation, it is therefore important to be able to offer roughly the same conditions with warmth, humidity, and support to climb on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops long, winding shoots with shiny, dark green leaves and forms hanging spikes of small flowers, which later turn into the familiar peppercorns. It is actually the same plant that gives rise to the different types of pepper:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper: boiled and dried unripe fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGreen pepper: dried unripe fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhite pepper: ripe fruits with the pulp removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes \u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e one of the world's most important and versatile spice plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in bright, but not direct harsh sunlight, similar to conditions in a tropical understory. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained, and moisture-retentive soil, consistent watering without sitting in water, high humidity, as well as warmth and stable temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is not frost-tolerant and is grown in Denmark as an indoor plant, in a greenhouse, or a conservatory. The temperature should preferably be kept above 18 °C for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs support, such as a moss pole or trellis, as it naturally grows as a climbing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper does not like being repotted or moved. It is therefore a good idea to find a stable growing location from the start and limit repotting as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e require warm and stable conditions to germinate. For the best result, it is recommended to soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours before sowing. Sow them in a light, humus-rich, and well-drained soil mix, keep the temperature at 25–30 °C, ensure high humidity, and keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can be slow and take several weeks to months. Young plants grow slowly at first and need stable conditions without fluctuations in temperature and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the world's most used spice plants and has been traded for millennia. The opportunity to grow your own pepper plant completely from seed makes it a particularly exciting utility and collector plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, it requires warmth and time to reach your own production of peppercorns, but the plant itself is decorative with its shiny leaves and climbing growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plant enthusiasts, it is a unique opportunity to grow one of the world's most important spice plants – and at the same time gain insight into how the different types of pepper actually arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the patient plant lover who wants to grow real pepper completely from seed – a tropical climbing plant with historical, culinary, and botanical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44320461226252,"sku":"EF-AH-020","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Pipernigrum_1.jpg?v=1679578959","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/sort-peber-piper-nigrum-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}