# Kristian Yellow Pepper

Also known as Kristian Pepper, Kristian Thai Pepper, Hot Kristian, Kristian Cayenne Chilli.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kristian Yellow Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Southeast Asia, Thailand. Capsi’s sourced range is 61,017–69,150 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 65,406). Flavor is Spicy, fiery, flavorful. Used for Excellent fresh in salads, salsas, dressings, hot sauces, and any spicy dish. Can be used green or ripe yellow. Pairs well with its orange sibling Kilian Pepper in fresh preparations. Color may muddy if dried.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.6 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 61,017–69,150 SHU · Lab-verified
  Mezeyová, I., Kollárová, I., Golian, M., Árvay, J., Mezey, J., Šlosár, M., Galovičová, L., Rosa, R., Bakalár, M., Horečná, T. (2024) Horticulturae · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae10090998
  https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10090998

- 50,000–60,000 SHU · Official breeder
  SEMO a.s.
  https://www.semo.cz/eshop/paprika-kristian-2563/

- 76,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chilli Variety heat levels (Kristian) · HPLC
  https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/growing-information/variety-heat-levels/

- 76,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kristian Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/kristian-pepper-seeds

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot Pepper Kristian
  https://premierseedsdirect.com/product/pepper-hot-kristian/

- 30,000–55,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot pepper Kristian
  https://seemnemaailm.com/en/hot-peppar-kristian.html

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe's product page: detailed description, ~76,000 SHU, Thailand origin, 2 ft compact plants, 2-3 inch pods, 70-79 days, spicy flavor.](https://pepperjoe.com/products/kristian-pepper-seeds)
- [Sea Spring Seeds UK: approx. 76,000 SHU, 7.5-8.5 cm skinny pointed thin-fleshed fruits, green to bright lemon yellow, bushy productive plants over 60 cm, Capsicum annuum, very hot cayenne.](https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/shop/vegetable-seeds/chilli-seeds/spice-type-chilli-seeds/kristian-cayenne-chilli-seed/)
- [Semo seeds (via seemnemaailm): mid-early, green to yellow, 8x1 cm, 2 mm flesh, 10-12 g, SHU 30,000-55,000, Capsicum annuum L.](https://seemnemaailm.com/en/hot-peppar-kristian.html)
- [Premier Seeds Direct: medium heat (30,000-50,000 Scovilles), 8 cm x 1 cm slim fruits green to bright canary yellow; germination 10-21 days, days to harvest 100.](https://premierseedsdirect.com/product/pepper-hot-kristian/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kristian Yellow Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 61,017–69,150 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 65,406). 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 Kristian Yellow Pepper taste like?

Nice spicy flavor with significant heat; enjoyable fresh. Best used fresh or in sauces rather than dried, as the bright yellow color tends to muddy.

### How do I grow Kristian Yellow Pepper?

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

### What can I substitute for Kristian Yellow Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kristian-yellow-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data