The pods ripen from green to a vibrant attractive shiny red. They are larger than your typical cayenne pepper, and have a good level heat, though reported ranges are between 5,000 and 50,000 Scoville Heat Units, so heat may vary from plant to plant. They are also excellent for drying the grinding into powders for seasonings. I have grown these peppers in my garden at home and can personally attest to their productivity. My plant produced around 50 pods, and I’ve made hot sauces with them as well as homemade chili flakes and homemade chili powders. Highly recommended.
