This rare pepper is crunchy and juicy with a mix of tropical flavors that are described as citrus and fruity with slightly smoky tones. Biquinho can be eaten raw or cooked, but are generally pickled in vinegar and served with meals. Try these Biquinho peppers which are also called Sweety Drops, in our Pickled Sweety Drop Peppers Recipe. These peppers are quite popular in Brazil, where they originated.

The peppers start as a striking deep purple or black, eventually ripening to a deep red with some purple undertones. They have a teardrop or beak-like shape, typical of the Biquinho family. 

Black Biquinho peppers have a sweet, fruity flavor with a mild heat. They are often described as having a slightly smoky taste when eaten fresh and are popular for pickling due to their flavor and texture. 

The heat is generally low, ranging from 500 to 2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 

The plants can grow to be 2 to 2.5 feet tall and have medium spread. The foliage and stems can be dark, adding to the pepper's ornamental appeal. 

Black Biquinho peppers are versatile in the kitchen. They are excellent for pickling, adding to salsas, hot sauces, and marinades, or using as a garnish. They can also be used in soups, stews, and even jams and jellies. 

They are a Brazilian heirloom pepper, belonging to the Capsicum chinense species. 

Capsicum annuum (90 days) Heirloom - Open Pollinated

Latin name: Lycopersicum esculentum

Extremely prolific early variety. 

Small, compact plant (about 60 cm / 2 ft tall) produces loads of 6–9 cm red fruits. 

Excellent for container growing. Determinate. Matures in about 70 days.

A striking heirloom chili known for its dramatic color change, the Buena Mulata pepper matures from deep purple to pink, orange, and finally bright red. Slender and slightly curved, it grows 5–7 inches long with a smooth, glossy skin. The flavor is mildly smoky with a touch of sweetness, making it excellent for sauces, drying, or fresh use.

Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Comparable to cayenne-level heat—medium-hot with a noticeable kick but still very usable in cooking.

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light, and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5-gallon containers. Harvest chiles when they are yellowish-orange. 

A purple variant of the popular cayenne pepper with a little more flavor than the red variety. They are very spicy and quite hot for salsas! Dried cayenne peppers are made into powder and flakes and used to spice up any dish. Used fresh and pickled too.

These rare peppers reach 4-6” long with thin walls. They change color from light green to dark purple and finally deep red when fully mature. The beautiful 18-20” tall plants produce many peppers and grow well in containers.  

Capsicum annuum (85 days)  - Heirloom, Open-pollinated

Heat Level: Very Hot  Scoville 30,000 - 50,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light, and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5-gallon containers. Harvest chiles when they are yellowish-orange. 

Incredible yields of richly flavored tomatoes that are very meaty with few seeds and not much juice. Resists most diseases.

Roma VF Tomato Seeds: 76 days. Vigorous vines. Excellent yields of bright red, medium-small, pear shaped fruits. Popular for cooking, canning, and paste.

History: A highly desirable heirloom tomato that has been available since the 1960s. Its primarily used for cooking because it is meaty with few seeds and not juicy. It is great for tomato puree, soup or ketchup. This plant fruits heavily, so get ready for a big harvest.

Highly recommended if you want to can or make your own BBQ sauce, or spicy ketchup.   

Plant Habit: Semi-determinate  Plant Size: 3’. Fruit Color: Red. Shape: Plum Size: 2-3 oz.

Orange cayenne peppers are a hybrid variety of chili pepper that are larger and hotter than standard cayenne peppers, with a more vibrant color and smooth skin: 

Orange cayenne peppers are long, slender, and conical, with a pointed tip. They are smooth and glossy, and turn from dark green to bright orange as they ripen. 

Orange cayenne peppers have a fruity and citrusy flavor, and an intense heat that dissipates quickly. They can range from 30,000–50,000 units on the Scoville scale, which is 5–10 times hotter than a jalapeño. 

Orange cayenne peppers can be eaten fresh or cooked, and can be used in salads, salsas, soups, or with chicken or pork. They can also be dried and sprinkled over meats, stews, and rice dishes.

Open-pollinated heirloom (85 days)

Sweet, fruity, and spicy. 

Colors of pink, orange, green with reddish brown exterior.

Rainbow oxheart.

Heirloom non-GMO   

The Rusty Rainbow Oxheart tomato is a striking, heart-shaped heirloom celebrated for its complex flavor and exceptional beauty. Its rust-brown exterior—often accented with green or yellowish shoulders—hides a stunning interior marbled with shades of pink, orange, and green, creating a true “rainbow” effect when sliced. The dense, meaty flesh contains few seeds and offers a rich, sweet, fruity flavor with aromatic depth and a subtle hint of spice or tanginess, sometimes described as slightly tropical. Naturally low in acidity, it is gentle on the palate and well suited for fresh eating.

This indeterminate variety is highly productive, continuing to grow and set fruit throughout the season, with maturity reached in approximately 80–85 days. Its juicy yet firm texture makes it ideal for slicing into salads and sandwiches, while its vibrant appearance and excellent flavor also lend themselves well to canning and standout market displays.

EXCELLENT for sauces, bruschetta, etc.

Italian heirloom. 

Indeterminate. 

85 Days. 

Red to orange skin. Lucious flesh.

Open-Pollinated.

Grape tomato sized 0.5" to 1.5". 

Excellent sweet flavor. 

Indeterminate.

70 Days. 

Excellent for pizza, salads, pasta sauce, roasted meat or fish or plain.

Open-Pollinated.