Biquinho Yellow Pepper (55 Days)

A Brazilian pepper, ‘bee-kee-nyo’, which means ‘little beak’, is a 1” pointed, yellow pepper.  The Biquinho Yellow Pepper is marginally tart with a tiny bit of heat.  They are more often than not pickled in vinegar but can be eaten raw or cooked. Pop them into your mouth for a burst of almost fruity tang with a delightful crunch.   20 seeds     PLANTING Caspsicum chinense Germination: 10-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85ºF. Cooler soil temperatures slow germination time. Seed Sowing Depth: ¼” deep Starting Indoors:  8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats/cells/pots. Provide 75-85ºF soil temperatures. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer (diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement). Transplant seedlings 18-24” apart after the last frost. Sowing Outdoors: Not recommended, especially in northern areas How much does a packet plant: 20-25 foot single row   Harvest: Use a sharp instrument to cut the peppers from the plant. Pick the first fruits when they reach usable size, this helps accelerate the growth of the other peppers on the plant. Leave some peppers on the plant to mature so they can change color and sweeten up. Tips: Pinch off early flowers or tiny fruit on any seedlings before placing them in the ground.  The Biquinho Yellow Pepper should be planted in fertile soil and amended with compost if needed. It helps to use row cover early in the season, giving the plants extra warmth, especially in the north. Side dress when flowers begin to form.