Biquino Yellow – a mild chilli with Brazilian charm
What makes Biquino Yellow special
Biquino Yellow is a mild and sweet Brazilian chilli with drop-shaped pods in a lovely sunny yellow. It is a real crowd-pleaser among both beginners and experienced growers, thanks to its flavour, looks and generous harvest.
Background and name
Just like its red and white siblings, Biquino Yellow comes from Brazil, where it is very common in traditional cooking. Often used in pickles and as a flavourful decoration.
Appearance and growth habit
The plants are low and bushy, about 40–60 cm tall, and suit pots or balcony growing well. The pods are small, 2–3 cm long and drop-shaped, ripening from green to brilliant yellow.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 500 – 1,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
Mild, sweet and fruity. Very easy to use in cooking where you want flavour without heat taking over.
Ways to use Biquino Yellow
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Pickled with garlic and rosemary
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A colourful topping on grilled food or tacos
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Decorative in salads and tapas
How to grow Biquino Yellow
Biquino Yellow belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. An easy-to-grow, compact variety that suits a windowsill, greenhouse or sunny conservatory perfectly.
A cheerful and flavourful chilli that brings colour, flavour and joy in every little pod.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Open-pollinated
Sow in moist seed compost or peat pellets and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing
