Panniyur 8 Pepper Plants (Pack of 10)

Panniyur 8 Black Pepper Plant

High yielding, field tolerant to phytophthora foot rot and drought. Hybrid (HB 20052) Panniyur 6 x  Panniyur 5. Panniyur 8 released on 2013.its perform well in open condition, light purple coloured shoot tip and dark green coloured spikes. It gives 3000 kg dry pepper / ha. Panniyur 8 exhibits strong tolerance to Phytophthora foot rot—a major fungal disease—and performs reliably under drought conditions.

Panniyur 8 is ideal for both small-scale home gardens and commercial plantations due to its resilience and regular fruiting habits. It is developed at the Pepper Research Station, Panniyur—established 1952, came under KAU in 1972—which has a legacy of breeding multiple pepper varieties. 

The Panniyur station has successively released ten varieties since the 1960s. Panniyur‑8 is among the newer hybrids, following Panniyur‑1 through 7, and offers improved disease resistance and yield.

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If you’re looking for a high-yielding, disease-resistant, and versatile black pepper variety, Panniyur‑8 is an excellent choice. Its strong performance in both open and partially shaded environments, combined with its resilience and yield, makes it a favorite among modern pepper growers.

For planting, choose a well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Avoid water-logged areas. Grows well under partial shade; coconut, arecanut, or silver oak trees are ideal standards.

For propogation, Use rooted cuttings from high-yielding, disease-free mother vines. Panniyur-8 is a vine, so it must be trained on a support/standard tree.

Panniyur 8 planting time is June–July (monsoon season) as it is ideal in most regions. Ensure moisture is available but avoid water stagnation. Panniyur 8 planting technique is very easy. Plant the rooted cutting 15 cm away from the support tree at a slight angle. Tie the vine gently to the support using jute or coir twine. Use mulch (dry leaves, husks) to conserve soil moisture.

Panniyur 8 needs some after care. Provide partial shade, especially in the first year. Apply Trichoderma or pseudomonas bio-control agents to prevent root diseases. Remove unwanted shoots and prune support trees to maintain ideal light levels.

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Panniyur 8 (Released in 2013)

• Parentage: Hybrid of Anakkayam-1 × Vettilakuruvappan.

• Nut Features: Medium-sized nuts with smooth skin, brown color, and weighing approximately 6.5 grams.

• Shelling Percentage: 37% — relatively high, indicating good kernel recovery.

• Nuts per kg: Around 3000 — suitable for commercial trade.

• Yield: High yielding at 22.7 kg per tree annually.

HOW TO IDENTIFY PANNIYUR 8?

Performs well in open condition.

Light purple coloured shoot tip; dark green coloured spikes