How hot is NuMex Easter?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–50,000 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

How do I grow NuMex Easter?

NuMex Easter: about 85 days to maturity, warm temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

What can I substitute for NuMex Easter?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

NuMex Easter (Easter Ornamental Pepper)

Also known as Easter Ornamental Pepper · NuMex Easter Ornamental Pepper

NuMex Easter is a compact ornamental chile pepper developed at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute. This Capsicum annuum cultivar produces clusters of small, colorful fruits in pastel shades of lavender, yellow, and orange that resemble Easter eggs. It is a 2014 All-America Selections winner valued for its resilience, edibility, and continuous production in gardens or containers.

Growing

~85 days to maturity

Fruit size

2–5 cm

Flavor & Use

Edible with noticeable heat but not very flavorful (per CPI); subtle sweetness when mature, best for adding mild spice and vibrant color to dishes rather than dominating flavor.

noticeable heat with subtle sweetness in ripe stagesedible but not highly complex/aromaticprimarily ornamental

Culinary

salsassaucesfresh garnishesdrying for flakesbean dishes

About

Developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, NuMex Easter is a dwarf ornamental pepper that doubles as a culinary variety. The plants are very compact, typically growing 5 to 12 inches tall and wide, with dense green foliage. They produce clusters of 4 to 6 small, pointed, upward-facing fruits that change color from lavender and purple through yellow and cream to light orange or red as they mature, creating a stunning multi-hued display. With a Scoville range of 30,000 to 50,000 SHU, these peppers deliver hot heat but are edible and can be used in salsas, sauces, and more. The variety tolerates heat, drought, humidity, and wind, making it easy to grow in full sun in containers or beds. It earned the 2014 AAS Bedding Plant award for its superior performance and visual appeal year-round.

Backstory

NuMex Easter was created by breeders at the Chile Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University as part of their program to develop attractive, useful peppers. It won the 2014 All-America Selections award for bedding plants due to its compact form, continuous production of colorful fruits, and resilience. The 'NuMex' designation signifies its origin from NMSU research.

Appearance

ShapeBullet-shaped conical

ColorLavender · Purple · Yellow · Cream · Light orange · Red

Size2–5 cm

WallThin

SkinSmooth

Growing

SunFull

WaterModerate

ClimateWarm temperate

Days to maturity85 days

Plant height13–30 cm

Soil pH6–7

Germination7–14 days

Spacing25 cm

HardinessZones 9-11

Heritage

Explore

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

Sources

FAQ

How hot is NuMex Easter?: Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–50,000 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 Easter taste like?: Edible with noticeable heat but not very flavorful (per CPI); subtle sweetness when mature, best for adding mild spice and vibrant color to dishes rather than dominating flavor.
How do I grow NuMex Easter?: NuMex Easter: about 85 days to maturity, warm temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
What can I substitute for NuMex Easter?: Capsi does not have that recorded yet.