CGN 21500 × KS Lemon Starrburst

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 100,000–400,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Credited to Khang Starr. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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NameCGN 21500 × KS Lemon Starrburst

Alternative Name(s)CGN 21500 x Khang Starr Lemon Starrburst; CGN 21500 x KS Lemon Starrburst

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-SM-H-8-003ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 400,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederKhang Starr

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 100,000–400,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Credited to Khang Starr. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the CGN 21500 × KS Lemon Starrburst?

The CGN 21500 × KS Lemon Starrburst measures 100,000–400,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 50 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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