The Black Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum) is the source for Green, Red, White, and Black Peppercorns which are used to grind into the popular cooking spice.
They are fast-growing, like full to partial sun, and can fruit in their first year. Black Pepper Plants are self-fertile, so only one plant is needed to bloom and produce Peppercorns. Black Pepper, combined with its constant companion salt, forms a foundation for culinary seasoning that is used across worldwide cultures, cusines, and recipes. Black Pepper Plant (Height: 2 - 3 FT, Burlap Sack: Yes) Plant a few Black Pepper Plants in your edible landscape and grow one of the most popular and versitile spices in the world.