Black Biquinho
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10+ Seeds/Packet
🖤 Black Biquinho Pepper
Capsicum chinense
Exotic, eye-catching, and delicious — the Black Biquinho Pepper (a rare variation of Brazil’s famous “Little Beak” pepper) is as ornamental as it is tasty. Compact plants explode with dozens of glossy, jet-black tear-drop shaped pods that eventually ripen to a deep garnet red ❤️. Sweet, smoky, and mildly spicy, these peppers are perfect for culinary creativity.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Fruity 🍒, smoky 🌫️, with a touch of gentle heat 🌶. Sweet upfront, with a subtle tang that lingers.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🥒 Perfect for pickling whole — Brazil’s classic preparation
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🍕 Garnish pizzas, tapas, and antipasto boards
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🍸 Drop into cocktails for flavor + visual drama
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🥗 Slice into fresh salsas and salads for sweet contrast
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🍳 Roast or sauté for smoky sweetness
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
The Black Biquinho is flavor and aesthetics in one pepper. With its glossy jet-black skin and delicate fruity-smoky taste, it elevates charcuterie boards 🧀🥖, cocktails 🍸, and tapas plates 🇪🇸. Chefs love it for pickling, plating, and surprising guests with something rare, beautiful, and versatile.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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📏 Small, teardrop-shaped pods, heavy producers
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🪴 Compact, ornamental plants great for containers
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🎨 Fruits ripen from jet-black ➡️ deep red
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): ~1,000 — mild heat (gentle kick, not overwhelming).
Black Biquinho
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
💡 Need growing advice? See our How to Grow Peppers in Canada blog post for step-by-step tips.
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
