Pepper Green
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Botany
The plant is a perennial vine with dark green leaves and spikes of white flowers that grows to fifteen feet. The fruit is harvested from plants at least three years old. Green peppercorns are the immature fruit, preserved by air-drying or by packing in brine or vinegar. .
Utilized Botanical Materials
Berry
Characteristics
Light green
Warm, woody pungent
Clean, fresh, slightly hot
Available In
Whole
Cut & Sift
Fine Cut
Ground
Harvest Months
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