# KS Crimson Starr

Also known as Crimson Starr.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

KS Crimson Starr is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from North Texas, United States. Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. Flavor is fruity, sweet, citrus. Used for hot sauce.

## Heritage

Disputed

Sources disagree on the family of this pepper.

Parents:
- Scotch Bonnet (Not a named variety)
- Unknown (Unknown parent)

## Page sources

- [Current seed listing with parentage claim and heat comparison](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ks-crimson-starr)
- [Khang Starr 2018 Crimson Starr plant, pod, and tasting video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRQcAKvh4IY)
- [Khang Starr 2017 StarrRacha F2 Crimson Starr video with ripening colors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze0nn8HLGVk)

## FAQ
### How hot is KS Crimson Starr?

Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. 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 KS Crimson Starr taste like?

Sweet and a little tropical up front, with a citrus hint like a Scotch Bonnet. Heat builds slowly and can sit in the chest and throat.

### How do I grow KS Crimson Starr?

KS Crimson Starr: subtropical climate, full sun.

### What can I substitute for KS Crimson Starr?

KS StarrRacha Hornet

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-crimson-starr
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data