Black Pepper Plants are self-fertile, so only one plant is needed to bloom and produce Peppercorns.
Black Pepper Plants are easy to grow vines that can be planted in the ground in USDA Zones 9 to 11, and in pots in Zones 4 to 11.Black Pepper Vines grow to between 15 and 30 feet long, but ample amoounts of peppercorns can be grown on smaller vines in 8 to 10-inch pots. 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. Black Pepper, combined with its constant companion salt, forms a foundation for culinary seasoning that is used across worldwide cultures, cusines, and recipes.