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Black Pepper

Sown Jun–Jul (planting) · 3–4 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for black pepper.

Its window is Jun–Jul (planting). That opens in June, 9 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same spice group — soonest to crop first

Saffron 90–110 days Celery Seed 140–170 days Asafoetida (Hing) 4–5 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jun–Jul (planting)
Duration 3–4 yr to bear
Spacing 3 × 3 m
Soil pH 5.5–6.5
Water 2000–3000 mm
Temperature 20–32 °C
Seed rate 1,100 vines
Yield 2–3 t dry
Watch for Quick wilt, pollu beetle

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Black Pepper

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