Peppercorns are a perennial flowering vine that takes about 4 years to bear fruit. However, the plant can grow in your garden for about 20 years.
How to care for peppercorns
Plant the plant in a tropical area or in a greenhouse. Peppercorns die at temperatures below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Light
Pepper loves a lot of sun.
However, light through the greenhouse will also be sufficient.
Soil
Choose humus-rich soil. It will retain moisture well.
The soil should be well drained and nutritious.
Watering
Peppercorns do not tolerate drought well.
Therefore, water the plant regularly and keep the soil slightly moist.
Humidity and air temperature
For normal growth and development, the plant needs high air temperatures - above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The vines also like moist environments. Therefore, spray the branches of the plant.
Fertilizer
There is nothing difficult in pepper fertilizer.
You can feed the plant when it blooms.
Fertilize peppercorns every 2 weeks during the summer.
There is no need to prune the plant. However, with pruning, you can remove old foliage and limit growth.
Given these nuances in the care of peppercorns, you will be able to grow a beautiful and useful plant with your own hands.
