{"product_id":"5-seeds-black-pepper-piper-nigrum-vine-seeds","title":"5 Seeds Black Pepper Piper nigrum Vine Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering tropical vine grown for its small round fruits, which are harvested and dried to produce one of the world's most widely used culinary spices. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this perennial climber is prized by gardeners and home growers for its glossy heart-shaped leaves and vining habit, making it an attractive and productive addition to warm-climate gardens, greenhouses, or large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried peppercorns are a kitchen staple, used whole or ground to season a vast range of savory dishes. The vine grows as a climbing perennial that benefits from a trellis, pole, or similar support, and it performs best in warm, humid conditions with bright filtered light. Plants are typically started indoors or in a greenhouse and moved to a sheltered spot once established. Seeds should be sown fresh, as viability declines quickly in storage.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Piper nigrum\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tropical evergreen flowering vine\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Climbing vine requiring support\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Bright indirect light to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Sow fresh seed; slow and often 3-6 weeks at warm temperatures\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow and press lightly; keep warm and humid\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 24-36 inches between vines\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: Perennial in 10-12; grow as container plant elsewhere\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Provide a trellis or pole for climbing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663250456712,"sku":"EXGA-818","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_bf4dc30f-36ec-4ade-80c8-adf5667e6bff.png?v=1791896261","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-black-pepper-piper-nigrum-vine-seeds","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}