Pepper is typically grown in small-scale, family-owned plantations in Kodagu. The crop is usually grown using a mixture of traditional and modern cultivation techniques, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable farming practices. The plants are often trained to climb up tall trees, and are tended to by hand to ensure optimal growth and productivity. The fruit is harvested by hand when it is fully ripe, which can take up to six months from the time of flowering. The harvested fruit is then dried and processed to produce the final product.