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Pikito - 15 seeds
Pikito is a compact and early-maturing variety of chili pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ) with a pleasant fruity aroma and an average spiciness of 20,000 SHU . The bushy plants only reach 40–50 cm , but can produce approximately 75 fruits per plant . Thanks to its compact growth, the variety is excellent for growing in larger pots, on balconies and terraces.
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Code:209263
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Weight:0.030 Kgs
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Pikito combines compact size, early harvest and impressive fruiting. The small peppers ripen from green to red and have a characteristic fruity aroma, complemented by a noticeable, but not extreme, pungency.
The plant develops a dense, bushy form and does well in a large pot, making it a particularly practical variety for urban growing and places with limited space.
Characteristics of the variety
✔️ Variety: Pikito
✔️ Botanical species: Capsicum frutescens
✔️ Type: Medium hot pepper
✔️ Hotness: 20,000 SHU
✔️ Fruit size: about 5 × 1 cm
✔️ Color: Green → red
✔️ Fruit position: Partially upright, but mostly hanging
✔️ Plant height: about 40–50 cm
✔️ Growth: Compact and bushy
✔️ Early maturing variety: Yes
✔️ Expected yield: about 75 fruits per plant
✔️ Aroma: Fruity
✔️ Suitable for pots: Yes
✔️ Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors.
🔥 Anger
20,000 SHU
The piquito has 20,000 units on the Scoville scale . This provides a distinct spiciness, but remains well below the levels of the extremely hot Habanero and superhot varieties.
🌱 Sowing and growing
Sowing period: January – April
Sowing: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Planting in a greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Suitable for pots: Yes, a larger pot is recommended
Pruning: possible to maintain a compact shape.
In the fall, the plants can be potted and brought indoors. Placed on a bright windowsill, they can continue fruiting after the outdoor season ends.
🍴 Culinary app
The fruity aroma and medium spiciness make Pikito suitable for:
• Homemade hot sauces
• Salsa
• Soups and stews
• Spicy marinades
• Asian and Latin American dishes
• Pickling
• Drying and grinding of spices
💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: Pique is a particularly good choice for container growing , because at only 40–50 cm tall it can produce approximately 75 fruits. Choose a large enough pot and a sunny, warm location, and early sowing will give the plant enough time to develop its rich harvest.
