Call to Promote the Indigenous ‘Soorlabbi’ Black Pepper Variety

Somwarpet, Oct. 2: The large-berried black pepper crop found in the Soorlabbi region is currently garnering attention. Local resident Gappu Somayya has urged authorities to take steps to develop this variety—commonly found in the Soorlabbi area—which has been named 'Soorlabbi Local'.

This is a rare indigenous black pepper variety that has instilled new hope among farmers. Growing naturally and abundantly—without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides—in the coffee plantations and forest fringes of Soorlabbi, this rare local variety warrants focused development efforts, he stated.

In this region, which receives heavy rainfall, the vine—found climbing on two or three trees in local farmers' plantations—produces long clusters and dense berries. Compared to standard varieties, it is perfectly suited to the Kodagu climate and possesses superior disease resistance.

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