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.

Why the IISR Pournami Variety is a Game-Changer:

• 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.

Product Specifications & Growth Profile

Morphological & Spike Characteristics

• Leaf Structure: Features distinct, beautiful ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves measuring an average of 15.6 cm in length and 8.5 cm in breadth.

• Spike Composition: Produces elegant 12 cm spikes with an incredible natural pollination breakdown of 84.0% Bisexual, 15.0% Female, and 1.0% Male flowers.

• High Berry Density: Achieves a superb fruit set of 68%, translating to an average of 79 fruits per single spike.

• Fruit Weight & Volume: Displays exceptional density with a 1,000-fruit volume of 130 cc and a 1,000-fruit weight of 128 g.

Unmatched Yield Metrics & Chemical Attributes

• Average Yield: 2,333 kg of dry pepper per hectare.

• Potential Yield: Up to a massive 5,356 kg of dry pepper per hectare under optimal farm management.

• Yield per Vine: Delivers a reliable 4.7 kg of green pepper per individual vine.

• Dry Recovery Rate: Features an impressive 31% dry recovery rate from green to black peppercorns.

• Piperine Content: 4.1% (Providing its signature, sharp pungency and bite).

• Oleoresin Content: 13.8% (An extraordinarily high level preferred for extraction).

• Essential Oil: 3.4% (Rich in deep, traditional aromatic properties).

Planting and Care Instructions

1. Site Selection & Shade: Select a location that receives bright, filtered sunlight or partial shade. It is the perfect candidate for intercropping with existing coconut palms, arecanut trees, or coffee plantations.

2. Soil Conditions: Pournami thrives best in rich, well-draining loamy or laterite soils. While it tolerates nematodes, it dislikes waterlogging—ensure excellent drainage around the root base.

3. Training the Vine: Guide the young running shoots gently toward your living support tree or trellis pole using soft jute twine until its rootlets grip the bark naturally.

4. Organic Nutrition: Support its high-yielding potential by feeding the roots with vermicompost, neem cake, or well-rotted cow manure every 3 to 4 months.

The Pepperhub Quality Promise

At Pepperhub, we are committed to preserving true varietal traits and providing authentic planting materials. Our IISR Pournami saplings are meticulously propagated from certified, disease-free mother stock in our professional Wayanad nurseries. Every single plant undergoes strict quality inspections to ensure healthy root development and sturdy stems. Trusted by over 1 lakh satisfied customers, we bring elite agricultural innovations right to your doorstep.