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biquinho pepper

Capsicum chinense Jacq.

Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Capsicum

sweetie drop pepper

Placenta II Low No biomass production
Eric Bronson · CC BY · iNaturalist

Brazilian C. chinense cultivar with low pungency (0–200 SHU) and intense aroma, teardrop shape. Origin in southern Minas Gerais. 60–90 cm plant, densely branched, pendant fruits. Ideal for the low stratum between tree rows or in dense vegetable gardens in syntropic systems.

📚 Synonyms

Scientific synonyms: Capsicum chinense 'Biquinho'

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Placenta II
Ecological role
Pioneer
Primary stratum
Low
Strata
Low, Ground cover
Biomass class
No biomass production

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
Moderate
Waterlogging tolerance
Low
Soil pH range
5.5–7
Preferred soil texture
Loamy
Hardiness zones
10–13
Frost tolerance
1.0 °C

Morphology

Mature height
0.6–0.9 m
Recommended spacing
0.5–0.8 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Medium
Growth rate
Fast
Lifespan
1–3 years
Time to first harvest
4 months
Productive lifespan
2 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Biquinho pepper takes the Low stratum in the Placenta II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High Medium Low · ≈1 m Ground cover

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: September, October, November, December, January, February

Fruiting months: November, December, January, February, March, April

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of biquinho pepper?

The first harvest of biquinho pepper comes around 4 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for biquinho pepper?

The recommended spacing for biquinho pepper is 0.5–0.8 m.

How tall does biquinho pepper grow?

At maturity, biquinho pepper reaches 0.6–0.9 m tall.

When does biquinho pepper fruit?

Fruiting of biquinho pepper occurs in November, December, January, February, March, April.

When does biquinho pepper flower?

Flowering of biquinho pepper occurs in September, October, November, December, January, February.

What stage and stratum does biquinho pepper occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, biquinho pepper belongs to the placenta ii stage, occupying the low stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit Aromatic 🐝 Attracts pollinators

Propagation

Seed

Citations

  1. Embrapa Hortaliças — Cultivares de pimentas das espécies Capsicum (CT-172) (description)
  2. PFAF Plant Database — Capsicum chinense (ph_min, ph_max, light_need, frost_tolerance_c, hardiness_zone_min, hardiness_zone_max)
  3. GBIF — Capsicum chinense Jacq. (external_ids)

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