Biquinho Pink Chilli Seeds – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum baccatum

Description

Biquinho Pink is a charming baccatum chilli variety, producing small, teardrop-shaped pods that ripen from green to soft pink. Renowned for its sweet, fruity flavour and very mild heat, this variety is perfect for fresh eating, pickling, garnishing, or ornamental planting.

Heat levels are very mild, typically estimated at 100–500 Scoville Heat Units, making it suitable for all palates, including children and those sensitive to spice. Its compact plants and vibrant pink pods make it an attractive addition to gardens or containers.

Plants are bushy, compact, and highly productive, ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Phenotype

• Plant habit: Compact, bushy, upright

• Foliage: Green

• Pod shape: Small, teardrop

• Pod size: Approx. 2–4 cm

• Colour progression: Green → soft pink

• Productivity: Heavy, clustered pods

• Notable traits: Very mild baccatum, sweet fruity flavour, ornamental pods

Key Features

• Very mild Capsicum baccatum variety

• Soft pink, teardrop-shaped pods

• Estimated heat: 100–500 SHU

• Sweet, fruity flavour

• Heavy cropping, compact, ornamental plants

• Pack contains 10 seeds

Culinary Uses

• Fresh eating, salads, and garnishes

• Pickling and preserving

• Decorative edible plant

Growing Notes

• Easy germination

• Performs well in greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny outdoor locations in the UK

• Suitable for containers or garden beds

• Beginner-friendly variety