Somewhat similar to the famous Cayenne Pepper, this is a great-tasting, mucho hot pepper from Mexico that is useful in all types of dishes and recipes. Fairly large plants reach 2-4 feet high, looking like little trees and producing TONS of 2-4 inch long and skinny peppers. Fruits start out green, mature to a bright red and dry to a smoky red, making them useful in dishes and chile ristras (dry bunches of chiles). About 3 times as hot as a jalapeno, with a distinct smokiness that chefs find very useful. Very popular in Mexico, where it is known as Cola de Rata or Pico de Pajaro, known in Oxnard as Pancho Villa, cuz' it'll kick your A$$ with class! Excellent for chili oils, salsas, BBQ sauces and is there a better chile for guacamole? Traditionally used fresh or dry. 80-100 Days. 15,000 - 30,000 Scoville Heat Units