{"product_id":"pikito-15-seeds","title":"Pikito - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikito (Pikito)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact, early-maturing hot pepper variety (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e) with pleasant \u003cstrong\u003efruity aromas and medium heat of \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e20 000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bushy plants reach only \u003cstrong\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can yield approximately \u003cstrong\u003e75 fruits per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to its compact growth, this variety is excellent for growing in larger pots, on balconies and terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePikito (Pikito)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e combines compact size, an early harvest and impressive fruit production. The small peppers ripen from\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand have a characteristic fruity aroma, complemented by noticeable but not extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pikito (Pikito)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-hot pepper\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 × 1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → red\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially upright, but mostly hanging\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and bushy\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eEarly-maturing variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eExpected yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e75 fruits per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse or outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePikito has \u003cstrong\u003e20 000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides distinct spiciness, while remaining far below the levels of extremely hot Habanero and superhot varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for higher yields\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003ethe end of May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a larger pot is recommended\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible to maintain a compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. Placed on a bright windowsill, they can \u003cstrong\u003econtinue fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e after the outdoor season ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruity aroma and medium heat make Pikito suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Homemade hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy marinades\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Asian and Latin American dishes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drying and grinding into seasoning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eTip from Urban Botaniks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pikito is an especially good choice for \u003cstrong\u003econtainer growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, because at a height of only 40–50 cm it can produce approximately 75 fruits. 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