Biquinho Yellow Piquillo Pepper
Biquinho Yellow Piquillo Pepper
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Biquinho Yellow Piquillo is a small Brazilian heirloom pepper with a tart flavor and slight smoky heat, rated at 500 to 1,000 SHU. Nicknamed the Little Beak pepper for its pointed shape, the brightly colored fruits can be eaten raw or cooked but are usually pickled to bring out their tangy flavor.
At a glance
- Variety: Biquinho Yellow Piquillo Pepper
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
- Heat: 500 to 1,000 SHU (mild)
- Fruit: Small, yellow, pointed
- Origin: Brazil
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Pickling
- Garnishes
- Salsas
- 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. Harvest once the fruits turn fully yellow, then pickle to highlight their tangy flavor.
Flavor profile
Tart and tangy with a slight smoky heat, especially flavorful when pickled.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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