Pepper "Numex Sunset"

Mild Chili "Numex Sunset".
Orange sunset of New Mexico! Fruity flavor and mild heat.
A productive US variety that, thanks to its compactness (height 40-60 cm), is perfect for growing in pots and containers on the patio. The plant produces up to 12 beautiful elongated peppers that ripen from green to bright orange.
Taste: With a delightful fruity aroma and mild pungency, these peppers are excellent for grilling and fresh consumption.

Characteristics:
* Type: New Mexican (Anaheim type).
* Fruit size: Length 10-15 cm, weight 50-60 g.
* Maturity: Mid-season.

HISTORICAL REFERENCE:
Developed in 1988 at the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University (NMSU) by Drs. Bosland, Iglesias, and Tanksley. "Numex Sunset" is a hybrid of "Permagreen" and "New Mexico 6-4". It belongs to the famous "colorful" series along with "Numex Sunrise".

CULTIVATION.
1. Sowing (February-March).
Sow seeds for seedlings in late February – early March. Optimal temperature for germination: day +26...+28°C, night +18...+22°C. Prick out at the stage of 1-2 true leaves. Harden off seedlings two weeks before planting out.
2. Planting (May-June).
Plant in unheated greenhouses in May, outdoors in late May – early June (when the threat of frost has passed).
Planting scheme: 60x40 cm (greenhouse) or 45x45 cm (ground/pots). Soil should be light, loose, rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH.
3. Care.
* Watering: Only with warm water at the root, strictly after sunset. Peppers love moist soil but dry air.
* Feeding: Nitrogen fertilizers — throughout the growing season; phosphorus-potassium — during flowering for better fruit setting.
* Pruning: Regularly remove all side shoots and leaves on the main stem up to the first fork. Important: remove the "crown" flower (the very first central bud in the first fork) — this allows the plant to gain strength and significantly increases the total yield. Soil loosening is also necessary for root respiration.