date:Jan 20, 2014
800,000 Scoville units - the scale used to measure chilli heat. But their heat has been turned up this year thanks to the red hot summer. Mrs Michaud has now submitted an application to Guinness World Records.
She started growing the chillies in 2005 and sells the wickedly fiery treats at the local farmer's market - eight for three pounds to the bravest customers. While handling the dangerous fruit the farmer wears two pairs of latex gloves and a plastic mackintosh to protect her skin from the