I had someone tell me this spring that puriria's were not much hotter than a Jalapeno, To that person I don't think you grew them right. I have a few CH friends in the local PD. I gave one to the Chief of a neighboring town, he had to go home and change his blues. These are quite "Toasty" if grown right and have a good flavor and very prolific. For Zone 4 or 5'ers if you really like the heat you might consider a few in your garden next year. Got my seeds from seeds of change. Ususal disclaimers Just a happy customer. Waiting for a few red savi's to ripen to make a comparison. Byron