Hot Pepper ‘Biquinho Yellow’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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 yellow. Quite popular in Brazil, where they originated. Non-Isolated.
This unique Brazillian pepper is crunchy, crisp and juicy. It has a tropical, citrus, fruity, and slightly smokey flavor. Yellow pods are shaped like a marble with a pointed end. “Biquinho” is a Portuguese word that translates to “little beak”. The peppers dangle on sturdy, upright plants that are prolific with early harvests. These have the flavor of a habanero without the heat. They are great to eat raw, cooked, pickled in vinegar, and added to hors d’oeuvres!
SHU: 500 - 1,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| 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 |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to gold |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |