Black Pepper

Peppercorns are mature dried berries of the woody perennial evergreen climbing vine, Piper nigram, popularly known as the “King of spices”. It is most widely used spice all over the world.

Its grown either as a mono crop or as a mixed crop in the coconut and citrus fields using Glycidia sp supporting tree. Pepper is an ideal crop for home gardens where it can be trained on the existing tree species as well.

Tanzanian black pepper has higher piperine content which conduces to fetch a premium price in international spice trade.