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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.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 25 Days
Seed Depth: ¼
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside.
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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.
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Pepper: Sow and Grow Guide- Nancy M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/5/25Love These Peppers!
I started these under lights indoors last spring. The seed germinated well. The little plants were decorative from the beginning. As they grew, I transplanted them to individual 3" square pots. When warmer weather came, I transplanted three reds and three yellows to individual three-gallon pots, which I set against a south-facing wall. I live in a cold climate that peppers generally hate. However, these did well, blooming and bearing fruit. Now (early October) I'm harvesting plenty of them to pickle and can in half-pint jars. I'd grow them just for the pretty plants, even if they weren't edible. My husband calls them "Being Cute" peppers. Recommended.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/6/25Hey Nancy M.,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! We absolutely love hearing about your incredible success with Red and Yellow Blend Biquinho Chile Peppers - and "Being Cute" peppers is honestly the most adorable nickname we've ever heard! Your husband definitely nailed it because these little beauties really are just irresistibly charming from seedling to harvest.
It sounds like you created the perfect growing setup with your indoor starting system and those three-gallon pots against that south-facing wall. The fact that you got such great germination and then watched them thrive even in a cold climate that peppers usually struggle with just shows how adaptable and determined these little Biquinhos can be!
We love that you're already harvesting plenty for pickling and canning in half-pint jars - there's something so satisfying about preserving your own homegrown pepper harvest, especially when they're as flavorful and unique as Biquinhos. And your point about growing them just for their ornamental value is so true - they really are like having edible jewelry in the garden!
Your growing success in challenging conditions will be so inspiring for other gardeners who might think their climate is too tough for peppers. You've proven that with the right setup and care, these adorable "Being Cute" peppers can thrive almost anywhere!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Darrel L.VA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/19/25Don't bother
It took 2 months for about 30% of the seeds to germinate and they are so slow growing that now in mid September they still haven't blossomed in full sun 6-8 hours per day and watered daily. Buy the picked peppers and plant something worth the effort.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests9/24/25Hey Darrel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Colin M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/17/255 Stars
BI seeds offer a great variety as well as the best germination rates I’ve ever found!
- Katie M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/11/255 Stars
100% germination. I love that I could separate the yellow from red peppers right away. Excited to try these this summer!
- Jennifer S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/21/255 Stars
Love the variety and the natural and organic