Pournami Pepper Plant

₹100.00

Year of Release : 1991 Pedigree: Selection from the germplasm (coll.812) Areas of Adoption : All pepper growing tracts of Kerala and Karnataka Maturity Group : Medium Yield2333 kg dry pepper/ha Potential yield : 5356 kg dry pepper/ha Special characteristics Tolerant to root knot nematode. A moderately high yielding vine with high oleoresin content. Specific recommendations Use only clonal planting material. Strict plant protection measures recommended. The package of practices recommended by IISR are to be followed. Botanical name: Piper nigrum Country of origin: India (Kerala – breeding selection)

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.