Pikito - 15 pcs seeds

Pikito (Pikito) is a compact, early-maturing hot pepper variety (Capsicum frutescens) with pleasant fruity aromas and medium heat of 20 000 SHU. The bushy plants reach only 40–50 cm, but can yield approximately 75 fruits per plant. Thanks to its compact growth, this variety is excellent for growing in larger pots, on balconies and terraces.

Pikito (Pikito) combines compact size, an early harvest and impressive fruit production. The small peppers ripen from green to red and have a characteristic fruity aroma, complemented by noticeable but not extreme heat.

The plant develops a dense, bushy form and thrives in a large pot. This makes it a particularly practical variety for urban growing and places with limited space.

Variety characteristics

✔️ Variety: Pikito (Pikito)
✔️ Botanical species: Capsicum frutescens
✔️ Type: Medium-hot pepper
✔️ Heat level: 20 000 SHU
✔️ Fruit size: approximately 5 × 1 cm
✔️ Colour: Green → red
✔️ Fruit position: Partially upright, but mostly hanging
✔️ Plant height: approximately 40–50 cm
✔️ Growth habit: Compact and bushy
✔️ Early-maturing variety: Yes
✔️ Expected yield: approximately 75 fruits per plant
✔️ Aroma: Fruity
✔️ Suitable for pots: Yes
✔️ Growing: Greenhouse or outdoors.

🔥 Heat

20 000 SHU

Pikito has 20 000 Scoville Heat Units. This provides distinct spiciness, while remaining far below the levels of 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 form.

In autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. Placed on a bright windowsill, they can continue fruiting after the outdoor season ends.

🍴 Culinary use

The fruity aroma and medium heat make Pikito suitable for:

• Homemade hot sauces
• Salsa
• Soups and stews
• Spicy marinades
• Asian and Latin American dishes
• Pickling
• Drying and grinding into seasoning

💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: Pikito is an especially good choice for container growing, because at a height of only 40–50 cm it can produce approximately 75 fruits. Choose a sufficiently large pot and a sunny, warm location; early sowing will give the plant enough time to develop its abundant harvest.