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Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds
Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds
Capsicum chinense
25 seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
These Brazilian peppers are tangy, sweet, and smokey with a touch of heat. Biquinho (bee-KEE-nyo) means "little beak" in Portuguese; it is also known as button, piquillo, or chupetinha pepper. Green peppers ripen to red (red -colored seeds) or yellow (natural-colored seeds) and are traditionally pickled and served as appetizers or a drink garnish. A unique pepper that all can enjoy. 1,000–2,000 Scoville heat units (mild).
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 72 Days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Under 5000 Scoville Units, Chile Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Brazil
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 15"–24" tall and wide
Variety Info: ¾"–1¼" fruit start out green and ripen to either red or golden yellow, rounded but tapering off to a point. Biquinho is a mild pepper at only 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville heat units; the heat can fluctuate in intensity depending on the climate, soil, and environment in which the peppers are grown.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: Can also sow in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Sprouts in: 10 – 25 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼
Space Seeds: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside.
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when peppers have turned to either red or golden yellow. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers.
- OscarOH, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 11, 2026They were so plentiful and cute
I had four plants, this picture is just one harvest from two of the plants, (ignore the other peppers). Each plant made SO many peppers throughout the summer, I'm in zone 6b. They also tasted great and were easy to use, I will be planting these every year from now on.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningMar 11, 2026Hey Oscar,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your amazing harvest with our Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds! Four plants producing such an abundance of those adorable little peppers - what a fantastic success story! We love that they kept producing throughout the summer in zone 6b, and it's wonderful to hear they tasted great and were so easy to use. That's exactly what we hope for with these charming little peppers! We're so excited that you'll be making them a yearly tradition in your garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Vikki I.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsSep 21, 20241 Star
I was so looking forward to the little peppers but only grew beautiful yellow daisy-like flowers!!
- magesageVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 23, 2026Successful seedlings
Been able to get great germination from the seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningOct 26, 2026Hey magesage,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌶️ We're so happy to hear that you had great germination success with your Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds. That's awesome! Happy growing! 🌱
Keep on growing 🌻
- LindseyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 12, 2026Unique
I grew these last year in ground and they failed to thrive. I really only got enough peppers to eat a few here and there while I was working in the garden. I decided to try them again this year, but I only put one plant in thankfully. It really liked my raised bed. It got about 24" tall and 36" wide and was COVERED in peppers. I have 3 quart jars of pickled biquinhos, in addition to the ones I ate in the garden. They have a very unique flavor that I can't decide if I actually like or not. I haven't tried the pickled ones yet. Hopefully I like them because I have lots.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningOct 12, 2026Hey Lindsey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds! We love hearing about how different growing conditions can really make a difference - it sounds like your raised bed was the perfect home for these plants this year. That's awesome that you ended up with such an abundant harvest, especially after a different experience last season. And hey, 3 quart jars of pickled biquinhos is quite the haul! We hope you end up enjoying that unique flavor once you get a chance to try the pickled ones. Thanks again for being part of the Epic Gardening community, and happy growing! 🌱
- Vanessa G. L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 23, 2026Seedlings Sprouted
The seeds arrived quickly and as expected. The seeds sprouted well. I look forward to these little pepper plants producing soon!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 24, 2026Hey Vanessa,
We're so happy to hear that your Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds arrived quickly and sprouted so well! It's awesome that you've got some great seedlings going and we can't wait to hear how they do once they start producing. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
