NuMex Twilight Chilli

NuMex Twilight Chilli is a striking, bushy plant featuring white flowers and green leaves, with the upright, conical fruits beginning in purple and ripening at different speeds to red, then yellow, and then orange, generating a mesmerizing show resembling Christmas lights on a tree. The plant provides fruit from summer through early winter, a notably lengthy duration for chilli plants to bear fruit.

Developed in 1992 by Paul Bosland at New Mexico State University (NMSU), NuMex Twilight Chilli is renowned for its easy-to-grow nature and will suit even the most inexperienced chilli-growers. Despite their small size, the thin-fleshed chillies have a fiery punch with a smoky taste that adds plenty of heat to dishes. What's more, the chilli's long fruiting season ensures a bountiful harvest with visually striking results. Enjoy the NuMex Twilight Chilli for months with its distinct taste and flavour.

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Mexico

Heat Level (Scoville Rating)

Medium (30,000-50,000 SHU)

Pod Description

NuMex Twilight Chilli yields large amounts of, 2cm glossy fruits that grow upright, in vibrant colours of purple, yellow, orange, and finally red, providing a rainbow display.

Also known as

None known

Seed Quantity

15 Seeds 

Growing Info

Quick to ripe; sow seed in early spring, into seed trays or individual pots and maintain a constant heat of approx 22-26℃. This chilli is easy to grow and can be ready for harvest in as little as two months. With the right conditions and care, you can enjoy homegrown chilli in no time.  They are also ideal to grow as a house plant.

Developed by the esteemed New Mexico State University, 'NuMex Twilight Chilli' is renowned for its upright and compact stature, only reaching a maximum height of 60 cm. It is ideal for container gardening and has shown resilience to cold weather, thriving once the ambient temperature consistently surpasses 5-10℃. With an average maturation rate of 80 days from seedling to harvest, these ornamental chillies are also capable of overwintering well. An esteemed addition to the acclaimed New Mexico chilli family.

Cooking & Eating

The thin-walled fruit of 'NuMex Twilight Chilli' makes it an ideal choice for freezing or drying, in addition to its inclusion in salsas, salads and curries. It has a powerful heat, yet remains delicious.

Finely chop and add to potato salad.  Mix with garlic and chopped onion and sprinkle over a tray of vegetables for roasting.  Add to pasta dishes, omelettes, curries and rice.