Biquinho Red Pepper
Biquinho Red Pepper
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Red Biquinho, the Little Beak pepper, is a small Brazilian heirloom with a unique sweet, tangy flavor and mild heat rated at 500 to 1,000 SHU. Bright red, teardrop-shaped fruits grow to about 1 inch and mature in roughly 75 to 85 days on prolific, abundant plants.
At a glance
- Variety: Biquinho Red Pepper
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
- Heat: 500 to 1,000 SHU (mild)
- Fruit: Bright red, teardrop, about 1 inch
- Days to maturity: About 75 to 85 days
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Pickling
- Salsas
- Garnishes
- Fresh snacking with mild heat
- Container and ornamental gardens
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil warms. Give full sun and steady moisture. The prolific plants set heavy crops of teardrop fruits, best harvested once fully bright red.
Flavor profile
Sweet and tangy with a gentle kick, full of flavor without much heat.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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