Pepper (Hot), Iracema Biquinho (Certified Organic Seeds)
$4.79
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Description: Native to Brazil, the Iracema Biquinho pepper belongs to the large Capsicum chinense family, renowned for its rich and complex aromas. Its small, teardrop-shaped fruits, ending in a fine point, resemble a bird's beak, hence its name "biquinho" (little beak). In the garden, the plants becomes covered in these bright red lanterns when ripe!
The plant, of modest size, forms a bushy habit that thrives both in the ground and in large containers. The fruits are prized for their aromatic flavour with just a hint of spice, making them a welcome addition to everyday cooking.
500 - 1,000 Scoville Units (mild heat)
Certified Organic/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 20 seeds
Latin Name: Capsicum chinense
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Exposure: Full sun
Certified Organic: Québec vrai
Growing in Containers: Well-suited to larger pots; minimum 20 cm (8").
Fertilizing (Containers): Feed with an organic veggie fertilizer such as Evolve Tomato 3-2-2 through the season.
Watering (Containers): Water deeply and evenly - very important! Peppers will fruit poorly if plants dry out excessively... even once.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Well-suited for larger mixed planters. For productive fruiting, allow 20 cm of space per pepper in a mixed planter.
Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden recently amended with compost. Weekly application of kelp supplement is associated with greater fruit set and improved late-season cold tolerance in peppers.
Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.
Suitability for Indoors: May be grown as a specialized crop indoors.
Exposure: Brightest window (May - September) or grow lights (October - April).
What about Grow Lights? T5 or 26 - 54w CFL full spectrum lights are ideal.
General Indoor Care: Start fresh seeds in late summer or fall for indoor growing. Peppers can be prone to aphids when grown indoors, so rinse plants regularly under fast-flowing fresh water (easy organic aphid control!). Fertilize every 14 - 21 days when growing under lights, using an organic veggie food such as Evolve Tomato 3-2-2. Bell Peppers typically remain productive for about 6 months indoors.
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