Overview
Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Capsicum, part of the Solanaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Reserva Nacional Natural Nukak | Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete | Parque Nacional Natural Yaigojé Apaporis | Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí | Parque Nacional Natural Macuira | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena.
About
Capsicum annuum is a flowering plant in the family Solanaceae (nightshades), native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors including red, green, and yellow, often with pungent taste.
About the genus
Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their edible fruit, which are generally known as "peppers" or "capsicum". Chili peppers grow on five species of Capsicum. Sweet or bell peppers and some chili peppers are Capsicum annuum, making it the most cultivated species in the genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Capsicum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
- Native to
- Reserva Nacional Natural Nukak | Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete | Parque Nacional Natural Yaigojé Apaporis | Parque Nacional Natural Cahuinarí | Parque Nacional Natural Macuira | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, blossom end rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day'?
Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' need?
Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' hardy in the UK?
Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Capsicum annuum 'Numex April Fools' Day'?
Seed.