{"product_id":"black-biquinho","title":"Black Biquinho","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (60–100 cm)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 45–60 cm (18–24\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Helpful under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Mild (estimated 500–1,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetizers and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelishes and jellies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh snacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: pickle makers, containers and gardeners looking for dark, unusual fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288496156843,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/too-hot-for-picture-day_098679ba-92fd-471b-b0ff-eb90743925d4.png?v=1792198795","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/black-biquinho","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}