Black Pepper Cultivation

Mosaic virus in black pepper

Mosaic Virus Disease in Black Pepper

Black pepper, the “King of Spices,” is a prized crop susceptible to various threats, including mosaic virus disease. This highly contagious condition can significantly impact your yield and plant health. But fear not, pepper farmers! This blog equips you with the knowledge to combat mosaic disease, ensuring your black pepper thrives. Causes of Mosaic Virus

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Vietnam Model Black Pepper Cultivation Practice

Vietnam Model Black Pepper Cultivation Practice

Vietnam’s highly effective pepper cultivation model has garnered recognition from numerous nations across the globe. This significant accomplishment has bolstered the nation’s confidence in further expanding the cultivation of various other spices. In addition to the conventional techniques employed in black pepper cultivation, the Vietnam model stands out through its unique approach to plant selection

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Prevention and Management of Black Pepper Diseases

Prevention and Management of Black Pepper Diseases

Pepper Sooty Mold Disease Sooty mold is a fungal disease that grows on plants and other surfaces covered by honeydew, a sticky substance created by certain insects. Sooty mold’s name comes from the dark thread like growth (mycelium) of the fungi resembling a layer of soot. Sooty mold are fungi which cover leaves stems and twigs with

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How To Identify Panniyur Black Pepper Varieties

How To Identify Panniyur Black Pepper Varieties

India cultivates more than 75 types or strains of pepper, with Karimunda being the most widely favored. Other notable varieties include Kottanadan, Narayakodi, Aimpiriyan, Neelamundi, Kuthiravally, Balancotta, and Kalluvally in the state of Kerala. As search for high yield varities Panniyur 1 was introduced. The initial hybrid, known as Panniyur 1, was developed at the

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Column method for black pepper farming

Column method for black pepper farming

VERTICAL FARMING Vertical farming uses carefully controlled growth conditions to give high yields than normal farming. It mainly aims to optimise plant growth and soilless farming techniques (hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics). The main advantage of vertical farming is that it doesn’t need acres of land instead we can choose structures like buildings, tunnels, shipping containers, gardens or

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