Plant Care: How to Grow Black Pepper

Plant Type
Perennial Fruiting Vine

Harvest Season
Red berries ripen 9 months after flowering

Mature Size
Can grow to about 13 ft. long

Soil & Moisture
Well-draining, rich in organic matter with consistent watering.

Light Requirements
Part Shade

Self-Fertile
Yes

Growth Rate
Slow, Medium

Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection.; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation