Sweet Pepper White Biquinho

Sweet Pepper — Capsicum chinense

White Biquinho

🌿 Description

The White Biquinho pepper, also known as “Little Beak” or “Sweety Drops,” is a rare variety native to Brazil. It produces small, delicate fruits about 2 to 3 cm (1 inch) in size, recognizable by their unique shape ending in a small point that resembles a beak.

At maturity, the peppers develop a creamy white to ivory color, giving the plant a soft and elegant appearance. This variety is very productive, compact, and perfectly suited for container growing. A single plant can produce hundreds of small fruits over the course of the season.

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🎨 History

The Biquinho pepper is very popular in Brazil, where it is appreciated for its mild and aromatic flavor. Its name literally means “little beak,” referring to the characteristic tip of the fruit.

Traditionally used in preserves and homemade dishes, it is now sought after worldwide for its ease of cultivation, high productivity, and approachable flavor.

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🌱 Germination (adapted to Quebec climate)

In Quebec, it is recommended to start pepper seeds indoors to make the most of the growing season.

Sowing period

Indoor sowing: 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Outdoor transplanting: when nights are warm and stable

Method

Sow at about 0.5 cm (1/4 in) depth
Keep the soil warm and moist
Ideal temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
Germination in 7 to 14 days

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🌿 Care

The White Biquinho pepper is known for its ease of cultivation and natural resilience.

Exposure: full sun
Soil: rich, loose, and well-drained
Watering: regular without excess
Container growing: excellent, even in medium-sized pots

Plants remain compact and produce abundantly throughout the summer.

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✂️ Pruning Technique (compactness & production)

Light pruning helps maximize production and create a denser plant.

Pinch the main stem when the plant reaches 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
Encourage side branching
Remove overly long or weak branches
Improve air circulation

This method can significantly increase the number of fruits.

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🍽️ Culinary Use

White Biquinho peppers are very mild, with a gentle heat level rated between 500 and 1000 Scoville units.

Mild, slightly fruity flavor

Ideal for:

eating fresh
pickling and preserves
dish garnishes
tapas and platters

Their small size and unique shape make them perfect for presentation.

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🍸 Cocktail & Decoration

With its teardrop shape and distinctive little beak, the White Biquinho is highly decorative.

Cocktail garnish
Dish presentation
Edible decoration
Ornamental container growing

A single well-developed plant can produce an impressive quantity of fruits.

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⚠️ Toxicity

The fruits of the White Biquinho pepper are fully edible.
Leaves and stems should not be consumed.

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💧 Hydroponic Growing

White Biquinho peppers grow very well in hydroponic systems thanks to their compact size.

System type: DWC, passive hydroponics, or countertop systems
Lighting: 12 to 14 hours of intense light per day
Substrate: coco coir, rockwool, or inert medium
Nutrient solution: suitable for peppers

Its high productivity and compact size make it an excellent choice for indoor growing.

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✅ Quick Facts

Type: Compact sweet pepper
Heat: 500–1000 SHU (very mild)
Height: Compact, ideal for pots
Exposure: Full sun
Growing medium: Soil or hydroponics
Use: Edible and decorative

Advantages: Small beak-shaped fruits, very productive, easy to grow, perfect for containers.