Plant seeds, herbs - Black pepper

Black pepper seeds for warm indoor propagation

Plant Seeds, Herbs – Black Pepper allow you to grow the tropical spice plant Piper nigrum from seed. This Tropica seed packet is suitable for indoor propagation throughout the year and makes an interesting addition to a herb collection. With sufficient warmth, light and humidity, black pepper develops into a vigorous climbing plant that can be trained on a suitable support.

A tropical climber from southern India

Piper nigrum originates from the tropical south-west of India and naturally grows as a climbing plant. Providing a support helps guide its growth. Warm, bright indoor areas and heated conservatories are suitable environments. You can discover further unusual varieties in the exotic herbs range or browse the wider selection of plant seeds.

Warm conditions for germination

The seeds can be sown indoors throughout the year. Germination benefits from temperatures of around 25–30 °C together with consistently moist conditions and high humidity. Suitable growing media and propagation supplies and a propagator can make it easier to maintain a stable, warm and humid environment.

One plant, several types of pepper

Green, black and white pepper all come from the same plant species. Their differences result from the stage at which the fruits are harvested and the way they are processed afterwards. Piper nigrum therefore combines the appeal of a tropical climbing plant with the opportunity to grow the plant behind one of the world's most familiar culinary spices.

Technical details:

• Product type: Herb seeds
• Botanical name: Piper nigrum
• Manufacturer: Tropica
• Contents: 20 seeds
• Sowing period: Year-round
• Sowing method: Indoor pre-cultivation
• Germination temperature: approx. 25–30 °C
• Growth habit: Climbing plant
• GTIN: 4031357179749
• Manufacturer number: 17974
• Weight including packaging: approx. 30 g
• Scope of delivery: 1 packet of Tropica Black Pepper containing 20 seeds