Spice Vegetable

LA LOT

(PIPER LOLOT)

La Lot is a widely cultivated spice vegetable, used for grilling, soups, and known for its medicinal properties in treating joint pain and indigestion.

Growing Conditions

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Warm Climate

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Humid Moisture

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Light Soil Soil Type

Preparation

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Cuttings 18-20cm stems

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Shade Scattered light

Density: 30x20cm (row x plant)

Water Needs

High

Water daily or every other day

La Lot

Piper lolot

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Best Season

35-40

Harvest Days

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1. Bio Characteristics

Herbaceous, roots from nodes. Heart-shaped leaves with 5 main veins.

Strong growth: Spring-Summer

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2. Uses

Spice for grilling meat, cooking snails, and medicinal herb for pain relief.

Popularity: 90%

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3. Cultivation

Grow from cuttings. Loose soil, organic fertilizer.

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Moisture

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Weeding

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Density

favorite I. Uses & Value

La Lot is a widely grown spice vegetable. Some dishes like snails with beans or La Lot wrapped beef require it for their distinct aroma and taste. It is also used in cooling soups.

"Valuable herb for joint pain and indigestion"

Health Benefits: Treats indigestion, bloating, headaches from cold, shoulder pain, etc.

spa II. Biological Characteristics

Stems & Roots: Herbaceous perennial, creeping. Roots grow from nodes (2-5 roots).
Leaves: Heart-shaped, dark shiny green above, pale green below. 5 main veins radiating from the base.
Flowers & Fruit: Flowers at leaf axils. Berries with a single seed.

Climate: Prefers hot and humid conditions, likes scattered light (shade).
Soil: Grows on various soils but best on light, loose, organic-rich soil with neutral pH.

agriculture III. Cultivation Techniques

1. Season

Year-round: In warm areas.
Best: Spring-Summer.

2. Soil & Fertilizers

Bed preparation: Width 1.1-1.2m; height 0.15-0.2m.

Fertilizer for 1,000m²:

check_circle Organic: 1 - 1.5 tons
check_circle Superphosphate: 50 - 60 kg
check_circle KCl: 15 - 20 kg
check_circle NPK: 40 - 50 kg

* Basal: All organic, phosphate, 1/3 K. Top dressing: NPK, remaining 2/3 K.

3. Propagation & Care

Propagation: Stem cuttings. Cut 18-20cm segments from healthy plants.
Spacing: Rows 30cm apart, plants 20cm apart. Plant cuttings at an angle, burying 2-3 nodes.
Care:
- Watering: Keep moist. Water lightly daily or every other day.
- Weeding/Hilling: Lightly hoe and hill up when plants turn green.
- Pest Control: Few pests. Use IPM and bio-products if needed.

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Time: 35 - 40 days after planting.
Method: Cut entire stem leaving 12-15cm stump or pick leaves. Avoid over-mature or too young leaves.
Processing: Bundle 5-7 leaves, pin together, wash clean.

Fertilizer (per 1,000m²)

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1-1.5 Tons Organic

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40-50 kg NPK

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50-60 kg Superphosphate

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15-20 kg KCl