Allspice

SpeciesPimenta dioica

Also called Jamaica pepper

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Allspice
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

“Allspice grows as a perennial” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Days to maturity3–4 years

“Allspice: grown in zones 10–12, full sun, pH 6.3–8, ~1 yr to first harvest.” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Lightfull sun

“Allspice grows in USDA zones 10 through 12 and takes about one year to begin bearing. Allspice does best in full sun” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Waterevenly moist

“Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment.” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Soil pH6.3–8

“Allspice prefers pH 6.3 to 8 (FAO ECOCROP).” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Hardiness zones[10,11]

“[10,11]” — Allspice | Plot Buddies

Spacing240–300 in

“20-25 ft” — Allspice | Plot Buddies

Height360–480 in

“Allspice grows as a perennial and reaches around 40 feet at maturity.” — How to Grow Allspice — Soil, Climate & Zone Guide | Growable Ground

Propagationseed

“seed” — Allspice | Plot Buddies

Ready whenwhen incorporated into desserts like pies and cakes that demand silken textures

“It works best when incorporated into desserts like pies and cakes that demand silken textures.” — What Is Allspice? The Single Spice That Tastes Like A Blend

Edible partsberries, leaves, wood

“leaves and wood are often used for smoking meats” — Allspice - Wikipedia

IndoorsAirtight container with limited to no exposure to sunlight is the best way to store allspice.

“Airtight container with limited to no exposure to sunlight is the best way to store allspice.” — What Is Allspice? The Single Spice That Tastes Like A Blend

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