Panniyur 8 + IISR Pournami Black Pepper Plants (Pack of 5+5)

Panniyur 8

Panniyur 8 is a high-yielding hybrid black pepper variety developed by the Panniyur Pepper Research Station in Kerala, India. Released in 2013, it’s a cross between Panniyur 5 and Panniyur 6 (HB 20052). This powerhouse variety boasts impressive resistance to both phytophthora foot rot, a common fungal disease, and drought conditions. This makes Panniyur 8 ideal for a wider range of growing environments, offering peace of mind to farmers and home growers alike.

Panniyur 8 thrives in open conditions and is easily identifiable by its distinctive light purple colored shoot tips and dark green colored spikes. It truly delivers on its promise of abundance, producing a remarkable 3000 kg of dry pepper per hectare. This exceptional yield, coupled with its disease resistance and adaptability, makes Panniyur 8 a valuable addition to any pepper plantation or home garden. Buy best quality Panniyur 8 pepper variety online.

IISR Pournami Black Pepper Plant 

Secure and elevate your harvest with IISR Pournami, a high-yielding, moderately vigorous black pepper variety officially released by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Calicut. Developed as a pure selection from elite germplasm (coll. 812), this exceptional cultivar is designed to deliver consistent, top-tier agricultural returns across all pepper-growing tracts of Kerala and Karnataka.

With its remarkable resistance to common soil threats and a high concentration of premium spice extracts, IISR Pournami is the ultimate smart investment for modern planters.

• Elite Root-Knot Nematode Tolerance: The absolute standout feature of Pournami is its natural defense mechanism and tolerance against soil-borne root-knot nematodes, protecting your plantation from root degradation and ensuring long-term vine health.

• Industrial Grade Quality: Pournami boasts a rich concentration of essential oils and spice extracts, making its peppercorns highly sought after by premium spice export markets, pharmaceutical companies, and extraction industries.

• Excellent Fruit Setting: Featuring an incredibly high percentage of bisexual flowers, the plant achieves superior natural pollination. This leads to uniform, long spikes that are tightly packed with heavy, bold berries.

• Reliable Regular Bearing: Classified under the medium maturity group, it avoids extreme alternate-bearing cycles, providing a steady and highly predictable harvest year after year under proper farm management.