<<Hell, *I* grew hotter Jalpenos last year in MN than what izz sold commerciallyhere. Even posted about it - and how thick they were, and the funny larger shoulders... Weird Jalpenos sold here... They border on (shudder) BELLS!>> WOW! The Jalapenos sold here in CA. are seriously hot. Some come from Mexico in the winter, and Central CA Valley in Summer. We also get hot Habs and Chocolate Habs, Serranos, etc. The ones at the Mexican markets are the same here as the ones at Safeway. Mary-Anne