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About this variety
Biquinho Salmon is a mild Brazilian heirloom pepper with small teardrop pods that ripen from pale green to glossy salmon-pink. Heat is low, about 500–1,000 SHU, and the packet holds 5 seeds.
Also known as: Chupetinho Salmon, Biquinho Salmão, Biquinho pepper, Pimenta biquinho (Portuguese, Brazil), Chupetinha (Portuguese, Brazil), Mirchi (Hindi), Milagai (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam), Chile (Spanish), Piment (French), Peperoncino (Italian), Pimenta (Portuguese), Chili (German), Prik (Thai).
Small teardrop pods on a compact plant
The plant stays compact and bushy, so it fits a container or the edge of a bed.
- Plant height: 60–75 cm
- Pod: teardrop-shaped, about 2.5 cm long
- Colour: pale green, ripening to salmon-pink
- Heat: about 500–1,000 SHU, with a sweet, fruity taste
Start indoors in soil at 24–29 °C
Start seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and hold the soil at 24–29 °C until the seedlings are up.
Planting out
Move plants outside only after the risk of frost has passed. Space them 45–60 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, and water moderately and avoid excessive moisture. Ripe pods come about 80–100 days after transplanting.
Pickling and fresh use
The small pods are used whole for pickling, as a garnish on salads and cheese boards, and in mild sauces and relishes.
What you get
The packet holds 5 seeds of Biquinho Salmon, enough for five plants if every seed comes up. We do not state a germination percentage for this packet.
FAQ
Can I grow Biquinho Salmon in a pot?
Yes. At 60–75 cm tall and bushy, it suits a container in full sun.
How long until ripe pods?
About 80–100 days after transplanting. Start the seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
