Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
agricultural areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
गेहूं
काली मिर्च
In German
Brotweizen
Pfeffer
In French
pain de blé
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Triticum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Black pepper
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Black pepper Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Black pepper are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Black pepper
Care of Bread Wheat and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.