★ Organically grown on our farm
NuMex Centennial peppers are a dazzling ornamental pepper variety admired for their brilliant color transitions and dependable garden performance. These petite peppers transform through an incredible spectrum of colors, beginning as deep purple fruits before maturing into vivid yellow, orange, and finally a rich glossy red. Their vibrant display creates a striking focal point in garden beds, borders, and containers.
The compact plants feature lush green foliage that beautifully highlights the peppers’ changing colors. Small yet elegant, the jewel-like fruits provide outstanding ornamental value while remaining highly practical for smaller gardens, patio containers, and decorative plantings.
NuMex Centennial peppers thrive in fertile well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and perform best in full sunlight with at least six hours of direct sun daily. Consistent watering helps support vigorous growth and abundant fruit production while avoiding overly saturated soil conditions.
Beyond their ornamental beauty, NuMex Centennial peppers offer mild to medium heat with a subtle sweet flavor. They can be enjoyed fresh, roasted, dried, or added to colorful culinary dishes. Their versatility in both the garden and kitchen makes them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
With their remarkable rainbow-like color progression, compact growth habit, and flavorful peppers, NuMex Centennial peppers are a perfect blend of ornamental beauty and culinary usefulness.
NuMex Centennial Pepper Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination Temperature: 75–85°F
- Days to Germination: 7–10 Days
- Row Spacing: 24"
- Plant Spacing: 12–18"
- 100' Row Yield: 40 lb
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 73 Days
How to Save NuMex Centennial Pepper Seeds
Peppers are primarily self-pollinating, though cross-pollination can occur between varieties of the same species. To maintain seed purity, separate pepper varieties by at least 500 feet whenever possible.
Allow NuMex Centennial peppers to fully ripen and dry naturally on the plant before harvesting. Once harvested, cut the peppers open and carefully scoop out the seeds.
Spread the seeds out in a dry well-ventilated area and allow them to dry completely for approximately one week before storing them in a cool dry location for future planting seasons. The dry seed-saving method works exceptionally well for peppers.
