# NuMex Twilight

Species: Capsicum annuum.

NuMex Twilight is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Southwest United States, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is salty, bitter, bright. Used for salsas, pickling, salads, drying for flakes, garnishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale
  https://pepperscale.com/numex-twilight/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Victory Gardeners
  https://victorygardeners.com/product/numex-twilight-pepper/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  True Leaf Market
  https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-seeds-hot-numex-twilight

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Official NMSU HortScience 1994 release paper (Bosland et al.) with detailed morphology, origin from Jalisco accession NMCA 10488, and plant/fruit metrics](https://cpi.nmsu.edu/_assets/documents/Centtwilight.full11.pdf)
- [PepperScale: NuMex Twilight Guide – heat, flavor, appearance, and uses](https://pepperscale.com/numex-twilight/)
- [NMSU Chile Cultivars of New Mexico State University circular — comprehensive entry on NuMex Twilight including CMV resistance and popularity](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [Texas SuperStar / TAMU extension: growing specs, plant size, maturity, and container recommendations](https://texassuperstar.com/numex-twilight-ornamental-pepper/)
- [Chile Pepper Institute official store page with product details, height, heat level, and maturity](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-Twilight-p616749832)

## FAQ
### How hot is NuMex Twilight?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does NuMex Twilight taste like?

Surprisingly salty on the first bite, followed by a bitter-bright finish. Moderate and versatile flavor that is not complex but pairs well with other ingredients when heat is desired.

### How do I grow NuMex Twilight?

NuMex Twilight: about 85 days to maturity, temperate to subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for NuMex Twilight?

pequin, cayenne, Thai chili

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/numex-twilight
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data