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Peppers and Chilies variety

Twilight Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Twilight is an ornamental pepper that stays about 12 inches in a container and grows 24 to 30 inches in the ground.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65–85 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Twilight is an ornamental pepper that stays about 12 inches in a container and grows 24 to 30 inches in the ground. The small fruit, about 3/8 by 3/4 inch, are hot and edible, and ripen from purple through yellow and orange to red. Ready around 65 days.

Twilight traits

  • Ornamental pepper, 12 inches in pots or 24 to 30 inches in the ground
  • Small hot edible fruit about 3/8 by 3/4 inch
  • Ripens purple to yellow to orange to red

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Ornamental bedding

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Twilight this page65–85 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——
ArapahoAbout 65 days——
Ariane65–70 days——
Atris65–80 daysIndeterminate—
Autopick65–75 days——

Twilight FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Twilight?

Twilight is an ornamental pepper that stays about 12 inches in a container and grows 24 to 30 inches in the ground. The small fruit, about 3/8 by 3/4 inch, are hot and edible, and ripen from purple through yellow and orange to red.

How many days to maturity is Twilight?

Twilight is listed at 65–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.

How does Twilight compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Twilight: 65–85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Twilight good for?

Twilight is grown for container growing, ornamental bedding.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

Keep a growing history for Twilight

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