Biquinho Yellow
£2.50
Bright yellow, teardrop-shaped fruit with a full habanero flavour but very little heat.
Heat level: very mild
(approx. 400 SHU)
Description
Capsicum chinense
Biquinho Yellow is a habanero with a difference; its teardrop-shaped fruit ripen to a bright yellow and measure only 1.2 x 2cm. They are full-flavoured, crunchy-textured and almost heatless – the ideal snack for eating fresh. They can also be added to soups and stews, made into very mild sauces, and pickled whole.
The medium tall, bushy plants can be grown in 1 to 2 litre pots and kept on a windowsill. Alternatively, raise them in the ground or bigger pots up to 10 litres in volume – both plant size and yields will increase. Whatever method you choose, you should provide support to prevent the plants from falling over.
Heat level: very mild (approx. 400 SHU)
For more information on Scoville Heat Units and what they mean click here.
Approx. number of seed per pack: 15
At Sea Spring Seeds we also sell Biquinho Red, the twin to Biquinho Yellow. We also sell seed of Chupetinho, a hot version of Biquinho Red.
Additional information
| Variety details | Species: Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Growing details | • Sow: January-March |
| Seed pack details | No. of seeds per pack: 15 |
Biquinho chillies are small, raindrop-shaped fruit from Brazil. As well as “Biquinho” they are know by several other names. We have used “Biquinho” for the red and yellow versions of the very mild type as it seems to be the most commonly used. Another common name is “Chupetinho“, and this is the name we use for the hot version of this chilli pepper. Other names include “Pimenta de Bico”, “Little Beak” and “Chupetinha”.
Pickled versions of this chilli are sold under the names “Pearl” and “Roquito”, depending on the manufacturer. The pickling is in vinegar and sugar, and makes the mild chillies very sweet and tasty. They are often used as a pizza topping and added to salads in pubs and restaurants. Becasue the fruit are so mild, sweet, fruity-flavoured and small, many people encouring them find it hard to identify them as a pepper, let alone a chilli pepper, and often assume they are a tomato.
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