-=> Quoting Tara Deen to All <=- TD> Isn't Huasteco a type of Serrano, referring to the region in which TD> they were grown? Yes indeed. That's what I discovered while surfing yesterday. And *Hausteco* is the name of a virus that attacks chilies. I hit several scholarly sites when I searched under that spelling. MMMMM-----Meal-Master - formatted by MMCONV 2.10 Title: Serrano Huasteco Categories: chilies, info Servings: 1 text file Serrano Huasteco This improved Mexican Serrano has longer fruits, a more uniform conical shape, and thicker walls than ordinary Serrano cultivars. The 3 foot tall plants have improved pod production, leaf cover and disease resistance to PVY, TEV and PMV. The name Huasteco refers to the indigenous people of important Serrano producing areas in Mexico. An all purpose chile for heat lovers, Serrano Huasteco is not only fiery but also very flavourful, and most popular in Mexico City's markets . 78-80 days..... Burpee Seeds MMMMM------------------------------------------------- Jim in Yellowknife