{"product_id":"bush-pepperkuttikurumulak","title":"Bush pepper(kuttikurumulak)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eBush Pepper Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is essentially the common \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eblack pepper vine (\u003cem data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"87\"\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"115\"\u003ebush form\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of its natural climbing habit. By pruning and training, the plant is maintained like a compact shrub, making it suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"285\"\u003ehome gardens, terraces, and pots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"358\"\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piperaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial woody shrub (when trained as bush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet in bush form (much taller if untrained vine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, dark green, glossy, aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, greenish-white, borne on slender spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small round berries (green → red when ripe → black when dried = black peppercorns)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003esun light \u003c\/b\u003eneed partial sunlight (not harsh direct sunlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter. Slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.5) is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e Cultivation \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eMost commonly by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003ecuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e (stem cuttings from healthy vines).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCan also be propagated by seeds, but slower and less reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003ePlanting in Pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use large containers (at least 18–24 inches deep) with rich organic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eTraining as Bush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003ePinch off the main shoot tips to encourage lateral branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003ePrune regularly to maintain bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply compost\/manure + balanced fertilizer (NPK 10:10:10) during growth season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eFlowering \u0026amp; Fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starts bearing in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, fruits ripen in 6–8 months after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e Harvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eBerries\u003c\/strong\u003e are picked when they start turning red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e → harvested just before full ripeness and sun-dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003ewhite pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e → ripe berries are soaked, skin removed, and seeds dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003egreen pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e → unripe berries are used fresh, pickled, or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e World’s most popular spice (peppercorns).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eMedicinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aids digestion, improves metabolism, and has antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eOrnamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact bush form is attractive and space-saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616121418092,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/BUSHPEPPER.jpg?v=1756702593","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/bush-pepperkuttikurumulak","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}