Panniyur 9 + Panniyur 3 Pepper Plants (Pack of 5+5)

Panniyur 9 Pepper Plants

Buy best quality Panniyur 9 pepper variety online – Panniyur 9 is a high-yielding, drought-tolerant black pepper variety developed by the Pepper Research Station, Panniyur, under the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). It is a selection from Panniyur 3 and was released in 2017. The variety is known for its tolerance to drought, cold stress, and Phytophthora foot rot, making it suitable for open conditions and hilly areas. The variety is well suited to all the pepper growing tracts with better performance in high altitude/ hilly areas which contribute to 70 % of black pepper production in the  country. The spikes are  medium long with compact setting and medium sized berries.

It is the open pollinated progeny selection from panniyur 3.  It released on 2017.Performs well in open condition and hilly tracts, field tolerant to phytophthora foot root, drought and cold stress, high quality berries. It has greenish yellow coloured shoot tip, medium long spikes. It gives 3150 kg/dry pepper / ha.

Panniyur 3 Plants

Panniyur 3’s adaptability extends beyond just its growth characteristics. This hybrid pepper has shown resilience to various pests and diseases. Thus making it a reliable choice for farmers looking to minimize crop loss. Additionally, its ability to thrive in different pepper-growing regions across Kerala speaks to its versatility and widespread appeal in the agricultural community.

Furthermore, the unique combination of Uthirankotta and Cheriyakaniyakadan varieties in Panniyur 3. Hence resulted in a pepper plant that not only produces impressive yields but also boasts a well-balanced growth pattern. This balance is evident in the vine’s characteristic feature of spike length exceeding its leaf length by roughly 16%. This contributes to efficient berry production.

Panniyur 3 stands out as a champion amongst growers not only for its high yields and adaptability. But also for its exceptional quality and flavor. Its pale yellow shoots, high oleoresin content, and long spikes make it a favorite among discerning pepper enthusiasts, ensuring a potent and flavorful harvest for those who choose to cultivate this hybrid pepper variety.