Capsicum chinense ‘Biquinho’ – Little Beak Pepper (4″ pot)
$10.50
This variety of peppers are round and little, with a distinctive tapered point or tail that resembles a bird’s beak (hence the name). Multiple colors of sunshine yellow, orange, or scarlet-red can be seen on the plant at one time. These peppers are not spicy at all but have a rather sweet and fruity habanero-like flavor. Since these peppers are not hot, they are perfect to be tossed in a salad or great to be pickled.
Ships in a 4″ pot. Does not come with peppers but is mature to bare peppers.
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Description
A beautiful looking plant from Brazil. With its heaps of drop-shaped pods, it is a great ornamental plant. Grows well with well-draining soil, allowing the top inch of soil to dry in between waterings. The peppers average about 1-2 inches in size starting yellowy green and ripening to a bright and shiny scarlet red. They are thin-skinned with lots of seeds. Biquinho – Little Beak Peppers are excellent for vitamins A and C and also contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and dietary fiber.
FAMILY: Solanaceae
ORIGIN: Brazil
TYPE/USES: Edible or ornamental
MATURE SIZE: Average 3 feet
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Average, don’t let it dry out too much
TEMPERATURE: Best if kept between 70 – 90 degrees F, avoid freezing temperatures
FLOWER: Any time of the year depending on the stage of the plant, but normally on and off during the warm months.
