Description
90 days. Pronounced bee-KEE-nyo, aka Sweety Drop Peppers
Cousins of the hottest peppers on the planet, Biquinho barely registers on the Scoville Scale, delightful citrusy-sweetness with depth well beyond the bell pepper. Though mostly a sweet pepper, a tinge of heat arrives with the sweetness, dissipating as quickly as it arrives.
The fully ripened red fruit will have the most sweetness and flavour, though the small green fruit can be enjoyed fresh and pickled, as well.
The name of this Brazilian pepper means “little beak,” and it will add a kiss of flavour to any dish you cook with it. Bright red, 1″ pods taper to a point, with a distinctive smoky flavor & a rich fruitiness that is enhanced by sugar or sweet-and-sour marinades. It also makes the perfect garnish for barbecues and pickles.
The 2.5′ bushes should be spaced 18″ apart. Also locally known as “chupetinho.”
8-12 hours of Sun,Sprouts in 7-10 Days,Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F,Seed Depth: 1/4″,Plant Spacing: 14-18″,
Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.
approx 30 seeds
Krista (verified owner) –
Wow, put the seeds in great potting soil on my heated floor and had 100% germination. I’ve now potted them up and realized in a package labeled 25seeds I had 33 plants pop up. Beautiful Canadian seeds and extra too can’t wait to watch these peppers grow.