>If so, what other HOT chiles are also perennials? (I assumed that habs are >annuals -- am I mistaken?) The idea of having my own fresh chiles is very >motivating. I've got a pretty purple pepper plant that has been growing all winter and now is getting ready to flower (inside). It's possible that most peppers can grow for more than one season (tho other than the one plant I haven't tested the theory...yet.) daniel laybourn http://www.grafxweb.com phone: 415-821-4056 Fax: 415-642-4869 and take a look at these web sites created & maintained by grafxweb.com http://www.grafxweb.com/cybergarden/ http://www.szyk.com/ http://www.historicana.com/ and http://www.genlockproductions.com/