Thanks for the reply's fellow chile heads! Risa, I see you're also in NJ, and the part of the Jal that turned black was facing the sun, so I think you're right on the money about it turning black from the sun. On the note about the Cayenne's being green, I'll pick some and try them out, then pick some reds and see what I like. Mostly growing them for salsa and pickeled peppers to get me through the cold winters. ;o) Thanks again! Rich __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/