Grow Red Biquinho Pepper Seeds, a sweet, mild Brazilian heirloom pepper valued for its teardrop shape, low heat level, and fruity flavor. Known as the Little Beak Pepper, this variety produces charming small red peppers with a crisp bite and subtle tang, ideal for pickling, garnishing dishes, sauces, and fresh culinary use without overwhelming spice.
These Non-GMO Red Biquinho Pepper Seeds grow into productive compact plants perfect for containers, raised beds, and home gardens. With steady warm-season production, Biquinho peppers ripen from green to bright red and continue fruiting throughout summer, delivering abundant harvests for home cooks and pepper enthusiasts.
Features
- Mild, slightly sweet Brazilian Little Beak Pepper.
- Compact, high-yield plants perfect for home gardens.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom variety.
- Great for pickling, garnishing, cooking, and sauces.
- Low heat pepper suitable for family-friendly recipes.
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and garden rows.
- Produces continuous fruit throughout warm seasons.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Red Biquinho Pepper (Capsicum chinense)
- Common Name: Little Beak Pepper
- Plant Type: Warm-season mild chile pepper
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, mildly tangy, low heat
- Heat Level: Very mild (near 1,000 SHU or less)
- Growth Habit: Compact bush with heavy fruiting
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-pollinated, Heirloom
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–12 as summer crop
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
- Germination Temperature: 75°F–95°F (24°C–35°C)
- Plant Height: 18–30 inches
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering at the base
- Support Needed: Optional; compact but may fruit heavily
- Growth Advantage: High productivity with very low heat
Planting Guide
- Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm seed-starting mix.
- Keep soil between 75°F–95°F for best germination.
- Transplant outdoors when nights remain warm and frost-free.
- Place in full sun and space plants 12–18 inches apart.
- Water at soil level; avoid wetting leaves.
- Harvest peppers when firm and fully red.
- Pick frequently to encourage heavy fruit production.
- Use for pickling, garnishing, or cooking with mild heat.
