# NuMex April Fool’s Day

Species: Capsicum annuum.

NuMex April Fool’s Day is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from New Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–6,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is mild, slightly sweet, fresh, crisp. Used for Primarily ornamental but edible, use fresh in salads, salsas, rice and bean dishes, or as a garnish. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/7.2 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,000–6,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  NuMex April Fool's Day Pepper
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/numex-april-fool-s-day-pepper

- 1,000–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  NuMex April Fool’s Day
  https://www.hillywoodchillies.com/product/numex-april-fools-day/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Official NMSU circular: 2010 release, ornamental, semi-dwarf upright de árbol-like pods starting purple and turning red; heat unmeasured](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_circulars/CR706/index.html)
- [NMSU research report detailing Holiday Ornamentals series, selection criteria for compact pot culture, and pod descriptions](https://pubs.nmsu.edu/research/horticulture/RR792/index.html)
- [Describes NuMex April Fools’ Day as having bundles of purple peppers pointing upward that resemble a jester hat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile_Pepper_Institute)
- [Scoville range 1,000–6,000 SHU, pod length to 3.5 in, plant height 12–16 in, color sequence, culinary notes, and productivity](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/numex-april-fool-s-day-pepper)
- [Capsicum annuum, 90 days, 10 in plant height, cayenne-type, purple-to-red, open-pollinated dwarf ornamental from NMSU Chile Pepper Institute, germination and spacing guidance](https://www.reimerseeds.com/numex-april-fools-day-pepper-seeds)
- [Joker’s-hat appearance, purple to orangey-red fruits, container culture, and note that the peppers are edible](https://extension.msstate.edu/news/southern-gardening/2021/ornamental-peppers-are-hot-garden-tables)
- [Official Chile Pepper Institute seed listing: beautiful ornamental, purple-to-red fruits resembling a jester’s cap, suitable for containers and small gardens](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/NuMex-April-Fools-Day-p616745863)
- [Coon, Barchenger & Bosland 2017 HortTechnology: evaluation of NuMex dwarf/semidwarf ornamentals; April Fool’s Day classified semidwarf with long thin pods, purple-to-red color, measured heights ~19–24 cm in 4–6 inch containers, suitable for greenhouse pot production without chemical dwarfing](https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/27/1/article-p128.xml)

## FAQ
### How hot is NuMex April Fool’s Day?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–6,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does NuMex April Fool’s Day taste like?

Mild heat with a fresh, slightly sweet chili flavor and crisp texture.

### How do I grow NuMex April Fool’s Day?

NuMex April Fool’s Day: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for NuMex April Fool’s Day?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/numex-april-fool-s-day
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data