This ornamental pepper is known for tasting SALTY

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The NuMex Twilight is surprisingly salty at first taste, and then you’ll notice a bright and bitter flavor. It was developed as an ornamental, but is also edible.

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NuMex Twilight peppers are a hybrid of the Thai ornamental pepper released in 1992. Researchers cultivated these peppers for ornamental value, specifically as potted plants.

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How hot are they?

Cream Section Separator NuMex Twilight peppers are not just eye candy; they pack a punch too! With 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units, these chilies are as hot as cayenne and tabasco peppers. Learn more

The pepper plants typically grow about 18-24 inches tall and wide. Many pepper plants survive in container gardens, but this one was specifically designed to thrive as a potted plant.

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Should you grow Numex Twilight

Cream Section Separator If you are looking for a low-maintenance ornamental pepper with decent flavor this pepper may interest you. Keep in mind they require a very long growing season, and grow well in small spaces! *affiliate link Shop Numex Twilight seeds

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