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A dozen or so Yellow Piquin peppers lined up on a white background.
A couple of Yellow Piquin Peppers on a white background.
Yellow Piquin peppers at different stages of maturity arranged on a white background.
Two piles of Yellow Piquin Peppers with the peppers in the foreground in tight focus.
Yellow Piquin Peppers arranged on small blue ceramic dish on a blue background.

Hot Pepper Seeds,
Yellow Piquin

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Description

(Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum). The Piquin pepper is such a famous and sought-after pepper in Mexico that it is both harvested from the wild and grown in gardens. Its favorite natural habitat is under trees such as the mesquite in semi-dry environments with some good shade. It is, in fact, growing under the trees due to birds stirring seeds from the little pods they ate. Piquin peppers are small and turn red at maturity. This particular variety comes from the village of San Miguel Palmas, in the region of Queretaro in Central Mexico as a unique yellow-fruited plant. Seeds were saved by the grower, Jeronimo Hernandez, who sent some to his son working in South Carolina. He in turn sent some to Baker Creek. Grown in the garden, Piquin peppers tend to get bigger in size due to more nutrients, and they can also stay in full sun. Their unique flavor and pungency will still be there. They can be used fresh, dried, or pickled.

Growing Tips: Yellow Piquin is an heirloom pepper that grows best in rich, well-draining soil. It prefers full sun; however, it can benefit from some afternoon shade during intense summer heat. Starting seeds can take patience, so using a heat mat set to 80 degrees F can help speed up germination. Adding a support stake can also help manage the weight as it begins to bear peppers.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
120–150
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
14–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before the last frost to give them a head start. These peppers are best transplanted outdoors only when the risk of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently above 65 F. They perform well in regions with long, warm summers but can also be grown in shorter seasons if started early​. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Plant 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintaining a warm soil temperature of 80-85 F will speed up germination, which usually takes 7-10 days. After the last frost, transplant the seedlings to a sunny location, spacing them 14-18 inches apart.

How to Grow

These peppers require consistent watering, though they tolerate short dry spells well. Deep, infrequent watering encourages a strong root system, and mulching helps retain soil moisture. Use a balanced fertilizer during early growth and switch to a high-phosphorus formula once flowers appear to support fruit production. Staking may help as plants become heavy with fruit.

How to Save Seeds

  • Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work pepper flowers as well.
  • To be absolutely sure that you will not have any crossing, different varieties should be isolated by at least 500 feet.
  • To save seed, allow the fruit to mature fully; then simply remove seeds.
  • It is a good idea to wear gloves when working with very hot peppers, and to consider wearing a mask when working with a large quantity of dried seeds.
  • Let seeds dry for a week before storing them in a jar.
  • Pepper seeds will remain viable for up to 5 years.

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