Harvesting of Pimenta dioica typically begins in July and continues through October.
allspice
Pimenta dioica
Allspice is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is also known as Jamaica pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, and newspice. Allspice has glossy, dark green leaves, and produces small, round yellow flowers. Its fruit is a small, reddish berry that ripens to a dark purple-brown color, and contains two seeds. The fruit is dried, and ground up for use as a spice. Allspice has a pungent aroma, with flavors of pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and is widely used in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. It can also be used in baking, to make jams and jellies, or to flavor meat dishes.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Creamy white Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
watering
Allspice generally prefers moist, well-draining soils, so it is typically best to water when the top inch of the soil is dry, allowing it time to fully drain down to the roots. This could mean watering every 2-3 days during warm summer months. During cooler weather, a less frequent schedule of watering every 4-7 days may suffice. As a general rule, water until the soil is evenly moist but not saturated.
sunlight
Allspice is a tropical plant species native to South and Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers a warm and humid climate and grows best in light amounts of full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth in an indoor or outdoor environment, the plant should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If the allspice is grown indoors, it should be provided with a grow light or moved outside to receive its light source. The best time for the allspice to receive its sunlight is early morning and late afternoon.
pruning
Allspice plants should be pruned lightly once a year, typically in the early spring. Pruning should be done by removing any dead, broken or diseased branches and thinning out any overly dense areas of growth. It is important to avoid cutting back too much of the plant at once as this can cause unnecessary stress on the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Allspice typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Starts Flowering
Allspice typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Pimenta dioica typically begins in July and continues through October.
