Pepper Chile Biquinho Red & Yellow Blend Seed Pack

Description

These Brazilian peppers are tangy, sweet, and smokey with a touch of heat. Biquinho (bee-KEE-nyo) means “little beak” in Portuguese; it is also known as button, piquillo, or chupetinha pepper. Green peppers ripen to red (red -colored seeds) or yellow (natural-colored seeds) and are traditionally pickled and served as appetizers or a drink garnish. A unique pepper that all can enjoy. 1,000–2,000 Scoville heat units (mild).

Days to Maturity: 72 Days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Type: Under 5000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)

Native: Brazil

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 15″–24″ tall and wide

Variety Info: ¾”–1¼” fruit start out green and ripen to either red or golden yellow, rounded but tapering off to a point. Biquinho is a mild pepper at only 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville heat units; the heat can fluctuate in intensity depending on the climate, soil, and environment in which the peppers are grown.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers