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Biquinho Yellow Hot Peppers on a white background.
Three Biquinho Yellow Peppers on blue/purple background.
Handful of Biquinho Yellow Peppers
Bowl full Biquinho Yellow Peppers
Biquinho Yellow Peppers with coins for reference and paring knife.
Biquinho Yellow Peppers in wooden bowl on yellow background.

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Biquinho Yellow

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Description

(Capsicum chinense) A tiny yellow Brazilian pepper, tangy and sweet with a nice kick of heat. One plant will produce an average of 100 little peppers and will grow around 24 inches tall. It can be eaten fresh as snacks, cooked in soups, and is really amazing pickled in vinegar. You will love this unique-looking little pepper!

Growing Tips: The Biquinho Yellow pepper is a mild, heirloom pepper from Brazil that adds a citrusy, sweet flavor with a hint of heat. It grows best in warm, full-sun conditions and slightly acidic, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Use a heat mat and grow lights to encourage strong, healthy seedlings.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Capsicum chinense
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
80
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
14–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

For a long growing season, start Biquinho Yellow pepper seeds indoors in early spring, around 8-12 weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the final frost, once nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 65 F. 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

Sow seeds in individual pots or seed trays, and when seedlings reach 4 inches in height with true leaves, harden them off by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions. Space plants 14-18 inches apart in the garden or use a large container with adequate drainage. Soil amended with compost will provide essential nutrients.

How to Grow

Keep the soil evenly moist, letting the top inch dry out slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. Biquinho peppers respond well to monthly feeding with a balanced fertilizer or compost. To ensure healthy growth and abundant fruiting, apply a mulch layer to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

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.

FAQ

How hot are Biquinho Yellow peppers?

These peppers have a mild heat of 500–1,000 Scoville Heat Units, making them approachable for most palates.

Can I grow Biquinho Yellow peppers in containers?

Yes, Biquinho peppers thrive in containers of at least 10–12 inches deep.

When can I expect to harvest Biquinho Yellow peppers?

They typically reach maturity about 80 days after transplanting.

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