Greendoor - NuMex Twilight – Chili Seeds

• Fascinating play of colours: A single plant often bears dozens of fruits in five different colours at the same time.
• Compact eye-catcher: Thanks to its dense, bushy growth habit, it is ideal as an ornamental plant for the windowsill or balcony box.
• Versatile: Despite its reputation as an ornamental chilli, the fruits are fully edible and pack a decent heat.

Plant characteristics

NuMex Twilight remains compact, yet is extremely striking:

• Growth habit: Grows very compactly, extremely bushy and branches profusely. The dark stems lend it additional elegance.
• Height: Usually reaches a height of just 30 to 50 cm, making it the perfect chilli for small spaces.
• Leaves: Smaller than in other varieties, dark green and very densely growing.
• Flowers: Beautiful white flowers with a purple edge, which lay the foundation for the colourful berries.

The fruit

The pods stand upright and rise proudly above the foliage:

• Shape: Small, conical and about 2 cm long. They grow vertically upwards.
• Colour progression: The pods start out a bright purple, then change colour through cream-white, yellow and orange to a final red.
• Texture: Smooth skin, firm flesh and full of small seeds.

Flavour & heat level

Don’t underestimate these little ‘lights’ – they pack a punch!

• Heat level: 7 to 8 (hot). On the Scoville scale, it ranges between 30,000 and 50,000 SHU.
• Flavour: The taste is rather neutral-hot with a slightly tart note. It lacks the sweetness of large bell peppers, but impresses with its direct, piercing heat.

Uses

Its size and colour make it a highlight for creative minds:

• Fresh garnish: Whole pods or rings add great splashes of colour to any dish.
• Drying: The small fruits dry very quickly and yield a colourful chilli powder or interesting flakes.
• Pickling: A jar of NuMex Twilight in clear vinegar looks like a jar full of colourful beads – an ideal gift.
• Edible decoration: Perfect for sprucing up boring herb pots in the kitchen.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum annuum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 7–8 (Hot)
• Sowing: February to April (indoor pre-cultivation)
• Maturation time: approx. 75–85 days
• Location: Full sun to partial shade; also tolerates window sills very well, provided there is sufficient light.