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Hot Pepper ‘Biquinho’ Seeds (Certified Organic)

The small, pointed fruits have a unique, sweet, slightly tart flavor with a tiny bit of heat.

Availability: In stock

$4.95
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Details

Also known as “Little Beak Peppers” resembling a pointy bird’s beak and “Sweetie Drops” in Gourmet stores when sold pickled. The name Biquinho means “Little Kiss”. The other name by locals is “Chupetinho” first discovered in the Amazon Jungles of Peru they are now marketed fresh and pickled throughout Brazil and Peru The small, pointed fruits have a unique, sweet, slightly tart flavor with a tiny bit of heat. They may be eaten raw or cooked, but are generally pickled in vinegar and served as an appetizer. Can also be used fresh or tossed on pizzas. Fruits turn from very pale green to red. Quite popular in Brazil, where they originated. Non-Isolated. 

SHU: 500 - 5,000

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Capsicum chinense
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 10 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 15 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1/4 in.
When to Sow Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost
Growing Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Plant Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness N/A
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Danger N/A
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH Requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Days to Harvest 100-110
Propagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) 1-999 SHU, 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU
Pepper Color Green changing to red
Pepper Shape Tapered
Pepper Size Small (under 2in. in length)
Pepper Usage Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling
Seeds Per Pack 10