Black pepper is a common and very popular spice all over the world. It is obtained by collecting fruits from a perennial climbing plant of the pepper family. It is cultivated to obtain several varieties of spice, depending on the timing of harvesting and the way of processing.
Where does black pepper grow?
The natural habitat of black pepper is India, Malabar region, which today is called the state of Kerala. Geographically, this place is located on the south-west coast of India. Previously, this area was called Malihabar, which translates as "land of pepper". The second name of black pepper is Malabar berry.
Of course, over time, pepper began to be cultivated in other countries of the world. Ideal conditions for its growth are a hot and humid climate. Therefore, first of all, it spread to the countries of southeast Asia, to Indonesia, Africa, Brazil, Sri Lanka and Sumatra.
When asked if black pepper is growing in Russia and where it can be found, it can be answered that, since this country is on the list of the first consumers of black pepper, it is cultivated, but not on a production scale, but for own consumption directly on the windowsills.
How does black pepper grow at home?
The plant feels well on the windowsill near the eastern and western windows. In the spring and summer it should be often watered, not allowing the drying of the soil. However, its waterlogging is also not useful for pepper.
Pepper needs high humidity, otherwise it will hurt. So you need to spray your pepper twice a day with soft, settled water. The pot itself needs to be put in a pallet with wet claydite or peat.
In spring and summer, the plant needs to be fed with mineral fertilizers. In winter, when the plant is at rest, it should be kept in a bright place.
Plant transplantation is carried out once a year or two years. As a soil it is suitable mixture of leaf and turf soil with peat and humus in equal proportions.