Black pepper

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Origin

India, Sout East Asia

Harvest Time

2–3 years after planting. Harvest: Twice yearly in optimal tropical climates

Usage

Culinary, Medicinal, Spice, Pollinator

Perennial/Annual

Perennial

Growth Type

Vine

Planting Distance

2–3 meters between support trees or poles

Ingredients

Pepper (Baba Ganoush), Pepper (Creamy Ayote Soup), Black Pepper (Tomato Salsa), Pepper (Classic gazpacho), Pepper (Tomato Basil Onion Salad), Spices (Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries), Black Pepper (Golden Relish), Black Pepper (Pineapple Skin Tea), Red Pepper (Smoky Kale), Black Pepper (Crispy Tofu)

Nutritional Info

Contains piperine, manganese, vitamin K

Strata Category

Medium

How to eat

Use as spice and seasoning.

Harvest days

Tuesday, 22. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 27. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 19. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 26. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food Basket

Medicinal Uses

Stimulates digestion, improves nutrient absorption, mild pain reliever

Life Cycle

Secondary

Spanish Name

Pimienta negra

Recipes

Creamy Ayote Soup, Tomato Salsa, Classic gazpacho, Pineapple Skin Tea, Creamy Basil Pesto with Tofu

Category

Leafy greens & herbs

Scientific Name

Piper nigrum

Edible parts

Fruit

Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 3, 2025.Open in Notion