A question about cayanne pepper?

Question

I raised cayanne for the first time in about 30 years, why is mine not hot like i used to raise? my mom used to rise it many years ago , it was as hot as the wheels on the wagon of h**l, what changed?

Answer 1

I suspect some difference in soil.

Answer 2

You may have a hybrid

there is so much genetic modification supposedly to make better fruit

see if it says hybrid on the seed packet

check the internet for heirloom seed