Sarah Wilkins
3 September 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Water Pepper in Perth. In this guide, I will explain each step that you need to take to successfully grow Water Pepper in your own space.
Herbs are such a delight to grow, and it is actually very easy to do. They smell great in your backyard or balcony, and they can help ease pain, prevent illnesses and more. Amazing!
Best time to grow Water Pepper in Perth
The best time to grow this delicious herb in Perth, is between Sep-Nov.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Water Pepper grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. However it really needs quite a large pot for growth.
How much sun is best?
Water Pepper thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full Sun to Part Shade.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Water Pepper
If you are growing Water Pepper in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a moist soil and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Water Pepper needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Water Pepper?
You can harvest Water Pepper at its prime, which is around a few months.
What to propagate
You can plant Water Pepper from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Water Pepper
Water Pepper is a Annual herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: In India, Ayurveda medicine has used many herbs such as turmeric possibly as early as 4,000 BC.
Fact 2: Egyptian schools of herbalists have existed since 3000 BC.
These make growing Water Pepper in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Water Pepper in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Water Pepper in your own space.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found this guide useful, happy growing!
