La Plantations
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Among Things To Do in Kampot
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Tags : Farms & Plantations
Timings : 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Time Required : 3 to 4 hours
Entry Fee : Free entry
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La Plantations, Kampot Overview
La Plantation is a pepper farm located closed to Kampot in Cambodia. It is one of the famous pepper plantations in Kampot, the largest pepper producing province in the country. La Plantation is very popular among the tourists visiting Kampot for their free farm tour that gives an insight about Kampot pepper, including tasting different varieties. Planning a half-day trip to the plantation is one of the recommended activities if you are traveling in Kampot province.
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Kampot Pepper History & Significance
The pepper industry in Kampot dates back to the 13th century, which covered about six districts in Kampot province including the neighbouring town Kep. The ideal climate and the fertile soil make perfect growing conditions for pepper cultivation in Kampot province. Black pepper is the most widely grown type of pepper, followed by red, green and white variations.
During the French colonization, Kampot alone produced more than 800 tons of pepper a year, making it the largest producer of pepper in Cambodia. Pepper farming suffered during the Khmer Rouge period, which witnessed a massive decline in pepper production, affecting thousands of local families. From 1980 onwards, this changed and now Kampot pepper is one of the best in SE Asia and is among the largest pepper producers in Cambodia.
During the French colonization, Kampot alone produced more than 800 tons of pepper a year, making it the largest producer of pepper in Cambodia. Pepper farming suffered during the Khmer Rouge period, which witnessed a massive decline in pepper production, affecting thousands of local families. From 1980 onwards, this changed and now Kampot pepper is one of the best in SE Asia and is among the largest pepper producers in Cambodia.
La Plantation Tour
La Plantation originally was a small family project established as a part of organic farming. Now it is a social and sustainable plantation practising traditional farming combined with advanced processing. The estate produces Black, Red, White and Fresh Salted Kampot Pepper. The farm also has been actively engaging in rural social development by working with local primary and secondary schools.
La Plantation has free guided tours including a walking tour where there would be an introduction to pepper plantation project and pepper tasting. Tours are available in Khmer, English and French languages. There is also a restaurant within the plantation serving authentic Khmer cuisine and their signature Kampot pepper ice cream.
La Plantation has free guided tours including a walking tour where there would be an introduction to pepper plantation project and pepper tasting. Tours are available in Khmer, English and French languages. There is also a restaurant within the plantation serving authentic Khmer cuisine and their signature Kampot pepper ice cream.
How To Reach La Plantations
La Plantation Organic pepper farm is located about 20 km from Kampot in Bosjheng village. You can reach by Tuk-Tuk which costs about 20 USD for a return ride(can be shared) or by renting a motorbike for about 10 to 15 USD per day. It takes about less than an hour from Kampot centre, where you'll pass through the lovely Cambodian countryside.
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