How hot is the KS Lemon Starrburst × Datil?

The KS Lemon Starrburst × Datil measures 100,000–300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 40 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

KS Lemon Starrburst × Datil

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Cross of KS Lemon Starrburst × Datil. Khang Starr.

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NameKS Lemon Starrburst × Datil

Alternative Name(s)Khang Starr Lemon Starrburst x Datil; KS Lemon Starrburst x Datil; Khang Starr Lemon Starrburst × Datil

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-SM-H-7-029ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 300,000

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederKhang Starr

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Cross of KS Lemon Starrburst × Datil. Khang Starr.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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