The Best Pepper
Pepper
Pepper, commonly called “King of spices”, has dominated the international spice market for ages. Despite the fact that most pepper originated from South of India, a variety of wild pepper is native to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). Pepper comes from an evergreen climbing tree called Piper nigrum. The woody shrub belongs to the family piperaceae.
Supported by a network of aerial roots, the Pepper shrub grows to a height of about 10m. However, a height of 4m is maintained by pruning. Flowers produced are densely spiked. Peppercorns are also produced from fruits that resemble berries. These contain single seeds.
Pepper is one of the most popular spices in the world. Also, it is a very common spice in every kitchen. We supply the most sought-after black pepper and white peppercorn in Sri Lanka. Therefore, you can buy organic black peppercorns, conventional black pepper, as well as white peppercorns, and red pepper from Rich Ceylon Raw Spices. In addition, we guarantee you the best black pepper wholesale price in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, you can buy black pepper online and you can buy them in bulk packaging or private-label packaging. All our peppercorns are produced at our own estates in Sri Lanka. Also, we collect pepper from carefully selected farmers’ lands certified by the USDA, EU, and JAS. As a result, you can buy organic and conventional black pepper, white pepper, and red pepper all in one place at Rich Ceylon .
There are a lot of black pepper exporters in Sri Lanka. Yet, we are known as the best black pepper export company in Sri Lanka due to our fast service, quality, and customer care.
Pepper can be purchased in three forms: whole peppercorns, coarse-cut peppers, or ground. Buying whole peppercorns and grinding them yourself will give you the best flavor, but pre-ground pepper is a time-saving option because it is easy to use. In addition, whole peppercorns retain their flavor compared to ground pepper.
White Pepper
This type of pepper is produced by the removal of the outer covering membrane. This can be done before or after the process of drying in order to obtain the inner seed.
Growing Areas
The cultivation of pepper in Sri Lanka covers an area of about 32,000 hectares. Wet zones in the mid and low country form the majority growing areas.
Soils
Pepper thrives well in loamy soils that are well drained. These soils should contain organic matter .Clay soils interfere with root development as well as the process of moisture absorption. Moreover, water-logged soils are more vulnerable to diseases.
To enhance soil fertility, manure should be applied.
Climate
In terms of altitude, an elevation from sea level to a height of about 1,200m above sea level is preferred. Annual average rainfall should not be below 1,750mm. Irrigation can be applied to areas prone to drought. Abundant rainfall brings about flowering during the season of flowering.
The crop is able to tolerate 100-400ºC annual temperature. Cultivation should be practiced in the humid tropics with little variation in temperature for maximum yields.
Varieties
In terms of altitude, an elevation from sea level to a height of about 1,200m above sea level is preferred. Annual average rainfall should not be below 1,750mm. Irrigation can be applied to areas prone to drought. Abundant rainfall brings about flowering during the season of flowering.
The crop is able to tolerate 100-400ºC annual temperature. Cultivation should be practiced in the humid tropics with little variation in temperature for maximum yields.
Planting
Stem cuttings are usually used in planting. Trees from which these cuttings are obtained should be resistant to diseases, healthy, and productive. Moreover, the berries produced should be bold. In the nurseries, cuttings should be planted in polythene bags containing manure.
Harvesting
The harvesting of pepper in Sri Lanka is done during the Yala and Maha rains. This is contrary to what is practiced in other countries. White pepper and black pepper are the commercial products that are prepared and graded.
Buy black pepper for cooking
We largely produce black pepper in different colors (white, green, and reddish-pink). The final black color comes from oxidation during the drying process. In addition, Sri Lankan black peppercorns carry a strong floral flavor. It is perfect for cooking as well as producing essential oils. In addition, we use pepper as a spice and flavoring agent in the food industry (perfumery and pharmaceutical industries).
However, Sri Lankan black pepper gets a special place in the pepper market because of its high piperine content.
Piperine is the bioactive compound of black pepper. Sri Lanka black pepper has a higher percentage of piperine content than other peppercorns. Therefore, it is the best black pepper for your kitchen.
