Biquinho

Biquinho Care

Pimenta Biquinho

What is the plant

In warm climates such as these, it is a perennial and can last for several years, but in cooler climates, does not usually survive the winter. It will readily germinate from the previous year's seed in the following growing season, however.

The beak pepper has an antioxidant effect, prevents and treats inflammation, stimulates local circulation and reduces muscle pain.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 12°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Providing peppers with adequate water is essential from the moment the plants flower until the harvest. Deeply water the plants with 1 inch of water per week, and adjust the amount or frequency during hot, dry periods, after rainfall or if your soil is sandy and drains fast.
Pruning
Early season pepper plant pruning shouldn't be done until the plant is at least a foot (31 cm.) tall and can be stopped once fruit have set. Most pepper plants have an overall 'Y' shape and branches then create smaller and smaller Y's off of the main stems. By the time the plant is a foot (31 cm.)
Fertilizer
Generally, a balanced fertilizer works for peppers. But if your soil testing shows you have enough phosphorus, you should choose a low- or no-phosphorous fertilizer. Nitrogen is particularly important for stimulating good pepper growth, but you have to know the best time to fertilize peppers to get the best results.

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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun. In a south-facing window, blinds should be shading it form direct light.
Soil
A loam soil that contains a nice balance of silt, sand, and clay along with humus is ideal for this plant.
Temperature
Provide 75-85ºF soil temperatures.