Phu Quoc Pepper Garden

Phu Quoc pepper has long been considered one of the best peppers in the world, comparable to those produced in Cambodia because of Phu Quoc's special farming methods and soil.

The soil on Phu Quoc island is rich in quartz, which is an essential mineral for pepper plants to grow well. Mineral-rich soil is often concentrated at the foot of the mountain, which is why all pepper gardens on the island, including Phu Quoc pepper gardens, are concentrated in the mountains.

Pepper harvest usually takes place in the dry season, farmers will trim each pepper bunch, then separate the seeds, dry them to help the natural flavor and essential oil remain in each pepper.

Normally, visitors will see 4 different types of pepper at Phu Quoc pepper garden, but they are really one, including:

Black pepper: the pepper is completely dried.

Red pepper: the fruit is ripe, red pepper is somewhat larger than other types of pepper.

Green pepper: Unripe pepper has the most delicious flavor, often used for cooking and making herbal teas.

White pepper: pepper is stripped of its skin, although it has an eye-catching color, this is an unpopular pepper compared to the other three types.

Visitors can visit Phu Quoc pepper garden without a guide. After the tour, understanding some basic knowledge about the process of growing and harvesting pepper will help visitors easily choose the type of pepper that suits their preferences and buy it for use or as a gift. .