How hot is the KS Lemon Starrburst X KSLSB X?

The KS Lemon Starrburst X KSLSB X measures 80,000–200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 25 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

KS Lemon Starrburst X KSLSB X

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Experimental cross within the KS Lemon Starrburst (KSLSB) line. Khang Starr.

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NameKS Lemon Starrburst X KSLSB X

Alternative Name(s)Khang Starr Lemon Starrburst X; KS Lemon Starrburst × KSLSB X

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-SM-H-7-030ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)80,000 - 200,000

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

Experimental cross within the KS Lemon Starrburst (KSLSB) line. Khang Starr.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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