Agali Pepper Plant

₹100.00

Agali pepper is a high yielding variety that has been bred from the traditional pepper varieties of Kerala. This pepper, which thrives in the foothills of the Attappady Hills on the northeastern border, received a 2017 Land Patent. Farmers are of the opinion that black pepper is black gold if common pepper is black female. Its specialty is early yield. Agali Pepper gives dry recovery above 46%. Fresh yield ranges from 8-10 kg vine. Another advantage of the cultivator is its high tolerance to pests as compared to other varieties.The plant has light purple shoot tip, semi erect lateral branches and ovate large leaves (l3.6×7.5cm) with acuminate tips . The accession is characterised by short, straight spikes with a mean length of 8.33cm , high dry recovery(46%), medium sized, firm, round berries with attractive colour. Botanical name: Piper nigrum Country of origin: India (Kerala – Agali region 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.