About this seed

Biquinho Amarelo, or Yellow Biquinho, is a Brazilian heirloom pepper (Capsicum chinense, family Solanaceae). Biquinho means "little beak" in Portuguese, after the pointed tip of its golden-yellow teardrop fruit. Heat is gentle, 500–1,000 Scoville heat units. The packet holds 5 seeds.

Also known as: Biquinho pepper, Pimenta biquinho (Portuguese, Brazil), Chupetinha (Portuguese, Brazil), Mirchi (Hindi), Milagai (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam), Chile (Spanish), Piment (French), Peperoncino (Italian), Pimenta (Portuguese), Chili (German), Prik (Thai).

Fruit and plant

Glossy teardrop fruit 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) long
Ripen from green to golden-yellow
Compact, bushy plants 60–75 cm (24–30 in) tall for containers or borders
Fruity, sweet, slightly smoky flavour

Sow warm: soil at 24–29 °C

Start the seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and keep the soil at 24–29 °C until seedlings appear. This temperature comes from the notes for this variety.

Planting out

Transplant once seedlings are established and frost has passed, 45–60 cm apart, in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid excessive moisture.

When to expect fruit

Fruit matures about 80–100 days after transplanting.

What you get: 5 seeds per packet. Keep any seed you do not sow sealed, cool and dry. We have no tested storage life or germination percentage for this packet and do not state one.

FAQ

How is it used?

Pickled whole, which shows off the shape, as a garnish on salads, appetisers and cocktails, or eaten fresh.

Is it hot?

Only slightly, at 500–1,000 Scoville heat units.