Sreekara Pepper Plant

₹100.00

Year of Release : 1990 Areas of Adoption : All pepper growing tracts of Kerala and Southern Karnataka Pedigree : Selection from Karimunda (KS 14) Maturity Group : Medium Yield : 2677 kg dry pepper/ha Potential yield : 4200 kg dry pepper/ha Special characteristics Adaptable to various climatic conditions in all the pepper growing tracts. Gives high quality pepper. Specific recommendations Use only clonal planting material. The plant protection measures and package of practices recommended by IISR are to be followed. Botanical name: Piper nigrum Country of origin: India

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.