Black Biquinho
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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A dark-fruited selection of Biquinho, the Brazilian “little beak” pepper known for its small, pointed pods. Pods have a fruity, aromatic chinense flavour and are popular pickled.Plants are upright to bushy and branched, about 60–100 cm (2–3 ft) tall. A selection from the Brazilian biquinho group; final colour is variable.Plant...
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A dark-fruited selection of Biquinho, the Brazilian “little beak” pepper known for its small, pointed pods. Pods have a fruity, aromatic chinense flavour and are popular pickled.
Plants are upright to bushy and branched, about 60–100 cm (2–3 ft) tall. A selection from the Brazilian biquinho group; final colour is variable.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (60–100 cm)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Small, beaked pods that darken as they mature, ranging from near-black to brown-red depending on sun and conditions. Harvest when fully coloured and firm, about 90–120 days after transplanting.
Heat level: Mild (estimated 500–1,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Pickling
- Appetizers and garnishes
- Salads
- Relishes and jellies
- Fresh snacking
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: pickle makers, containers and gardeners looking for dark, unusual fruit.
