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Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds
Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds
Capsicum chinense
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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!!
- Katlyn S.WI, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsMay 4, 2026Sprouted Once But Not doing well (User error)
They sprouted once but then stopped and diet. I chock it up to user error because I left the soil too wet. I'm trying again so we'll see how it goes.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? PatioEGEpic GardeningMay 4, 2026Hey Katlyn,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Pepper Seeds. We appreciate your honesty about the challenges you faced, and it sounds like you've identified what might have caused the issue. Overwatering can definitely be tricky with pepper seeds - they need that perfect balance of moisture to thrive. We're rooting for you on your second attempt and hope you see much better results this time around. We hope you'll let us know how it goes. Your persistence is admirable, and we're here if you need any support. Keep on growing 🌻
- Dawne P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 24, 2026Biquinho Peppers are easy!
Great seeds, easy propagation and a unique pepper to share to hear the oohs and aahs of your friends!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Dawne,
We're so thrilled to hear your Biquinho peppers are growing so easily and that you're having such great success with propagation! We love that you're sharing them with friends and spreading the joy of these special Brazilian peppers. The Red and Yellow Blend gives you such gorgeous colors too, making them perfect for impressing guests! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with these fantastic peppers! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ammie C.GA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsFeb 24, 2026Fair Germination so far.
Fair germination. I only planted four seeds (two of each color), and one of each color sprouted. They were on the edge of my tray, and I think the failed seeds dried out. I will try again. I'm excited to try these adorable peppers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
