The spikes were randomly distributed, but did seem to have a greater concentration about a third the length of the chile, from the tip. Go figure. He may have eaten one by now, so I can ask him about the heat level. And if you want, I will ask him to save the seeds from one of them and I can send them to you. George J. Goslowsky Monk of the TCS Holder of Fire I am made from the dust of stars and the oceans flow in my veins -----Original Message----- From: Parkhurst, Scott Contractor [mailto:PARKHURS@LEAVENWORTH.ARMY.MIL] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 5:04 PM To: 'CH List' Subject: RE: [CH] Strangely shaped chiles > The curious thing is that they had little (~1/8") spikes on > them; about 4 or 5 on each Where were the spikes positioned on the chiles? Were they all from the same plant? Did they have any unusual flavor or heat? Did he let any ripen and save seeds to reproduce the trait? Scott... enough questions for now... KCK