>Should the peppers that are bright red,... You can pick them at any stage. More heat, larger and somewhat different taste when ripe. Picking tends to stimulate the plant to put out new blossoms. I usually wait till there is a good amount to pick at one time. Then generally pick about once a week after the first batch of ripe fruit. Try some green and some ripe, compare the taste and heat factor. Steve ======================================= * Uncle Steve's HOT Stuff * * Anything & Everything about Chiles * * http://HotChiles.WildSpices.com/ * ======================================= _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com