KS Peach Starrkist Pepper
A rare chinense pepper boasting sweet stone-fruit notes and glowing pastel-peach pods. Bred for incredible tropical flavor, crisp crunch, and vibrant island heat.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum chinense
KS Peach Starrkist Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the KS Peach Starrkist in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Hot Peppers
60,000 – 140,000 SHU
20 times hotter than a jalapeño
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
* Fresh/Whole: Sweet, floral, and lightly tropical with hints of melon. * When Cut: An immediate burst of citrus zest, sweet peach flesh, and clean, pungent Caribbean chinense aromatics.
Color and Appearance
Pods are bonnet-shaped to slightly tapered/flattened with subtle folds and occasional small stinger tails. They mature from a light lime-green to a soft, glowing pastel peach/apricot-orange.
Pepper Pod Size
1.5 to 2.25 inches
Commonly Used In
Artisanal hot sauces, stone-fruit and mango salsas, pepper jellies, Caribbean-style marinades and jerk glazes, gourmet chili infusions, and dehydrated finishing powders.
