Which chilli variety is best for a terrace garden?

For heavy production: Pusa Jwala (prolific, medium-hot), Byadgi (mild, Kashmiri flavour). For maximum heat: Bhut Jolokia. For compact ornamental plants: Purple Flash, NuMex Twilight — colourful fruits that double as decorative plants. Kashmiri Mirchi produces long mild fruits ideal for cooking. All chillies are perennial in India's tropical climate — one plant can produce for 2–3 years with winter pruning.