Thevam Pepper Plant

₹100.00

Year of Release :2004 Pedigree : Clonal selection from Thevanmundi Areas of Adoption : Suited to high altitude areas and planes Yield :5.17 Kg/vine Morphological Characteristics Leaf length/breadth (cm) : 14.2/ 7.0 Leaf shape : Ovate-elliptic Spike length(cm) :8.2 Special characteristics Tolerant to foot rot diseases. Suited to high altitude areas and planes. Botanical name: Piper nigrum Country of origin: India (Kerala)

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.