# Kilian

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kilian is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Southeast Asia, China. Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is clean, sharp heat with classic cayenne character and juicy texture. Used for Fresh or dried in stir-fries, sauces, salsas, powders, spicy oils. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 27,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chilli Variety heat levels - Sea Spring Seeds · HPLC
  https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/growing-information/variety-heat-levels/

- 25,000–35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chili 'Kilian' - Froesnapperen.dk
  https://froesnapperen.dk/products/chili-kilian

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot Pepper Kilian - Premier Seeds Direct
  https://premierseedsdirect.com/product/pepper-hot-kilian/

- 50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  CHILLI, HOT PEPPER- KILIAN
  https://www.organicseeds.eu/en/organic-vegetable-seeds/1180-chilli-hot-pepper-kilian

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [50,000 SHU, origin Southeast Asia and China, fruit size up to 8 cm, 3 mm thick, bright orange, germination 14-22 days, compact bush](https://www.organicseeds.eu/en/organic-vegetable-seeds/1180-chilli-hot-pepper-kilian)
- [Approx. 27,000 SHU, elongated narrow pointed thin-fleshed 8 cm pods ripening green to orange, bushy medium-tall plants for ground or 5-10 L pots, needs support](https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/shop/vegetable-seeds/chilli-seeds/spice-type-chilli-seeds/kilian/)
- [Capsicum annuum 'Kilian', European variety bred for compact growth, 40–60 cm plants, tapered pods, 30,000–50,000 SHU, easy reliable yields in pots/balconies, versatile fresh/dried/sauces](https://garthchillico.com/products/kilian-chilli-seeds-10-medium-compact-pepper-capsicum-annuum)
- [Capsicum annuum from Southeast Asia/China, orange cayenne type 5–8 cm, medium heat, high yields, suitable for full soil, greenhouses and pots](https://www.vertiloom.com/en/kilian-seeds.html)
- [USDA FoodData Central: nutrition profile for raw hot red chili peppers (cayenne-type proxy)](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170930/nutrients)
- [Cayenne pepper overview, heat range, culinary characteristics, and typical traits](https://pepperscale.com/cayenne-pepper/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kilian?

Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Kilian taste like?

Tender, crisp, juicy pods deliver a hot spicy spark and bright flavor, excellent for adding both heat and vibrant color.

### How do I grow Kilian?

Kilian: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Kilian?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kilian
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data