My seed is purchased in November, sowed in late February, and put into the ground at the end of May or very early June. My early ripening is as follows: Cayennes & Cherry Hots- mid to late July Jalapeno & New Mexicans- late July to early August Habaneros- mid to late August Last year though, for some reason, everything was running about 4 WEEKS early. I was having to pick habaneros in early August which REALLY screwed things up as far as finding labor & scheduling goes. -Jim C MWPH