About NuMex Centennial
NuMex Centennial is compact ornamental from New Mexico State University. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Fruits ripen through purple, yellow, orange, to red. Developed to celebrate New Mexico centennial. Compact plants perfect for containers. Fully edible with clean moderate heat. The multicolor display is attractive. Very productive plants. Purple foliage adds to ornamental value. Both beautiful and functional.
Flavor profile
Moderate heat
In the kitchen
Ornamental and edible
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 12-18 inches
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