# KS Starracha Bleeding

Also known as Starracha Bleeding.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

KS Starracha Bleeding is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Fannin County, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 200,000–400,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, bright. Used for Fresh sauces, salsas, and cooked dishes that want habanero fruit.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 9.4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 200,000–400,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bohica Pepper Hut
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/ks-starracha-bleeding-seeds

## Heritage

Unconfirmed

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

Parent:
- KS StarrRacha Pumpkin (Not a named variety)

## Page sources

- [Vendor listing with species, appearance, flavor, and the only numeric SHU range.](https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/ks-starracha-bleeding-seeds)
- [Vendor listing describing the red bleeding-calyx phenotype of Starracha Pumpkin.](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ks-starracha-bleeding-red-pumpkin)
- [Parent-line listing: Pumpkin Habanero crossed with MOA Scotch Bonnet.](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ks-starracha-pumpkin)
- [Parent-line grow notes: chinense, about 95 days, 3.5 ft+, Khang Starr, USA.](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/ks-starracha-pumpkin-pepper/)
- [Places KhangStarr Farms in Fannin County, Texas.](https://www.edibledfw.com/summer-2025/pick-a-pepper/)
- [Khang Starr, What's That Pepper Ep37, StarrRacha Pumpkin F1 pedigree and fruit notes.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIX5SJQdJPI)
- [Khang Starr, What's That Pepper Ep93, StarrRacha Pumpkin tasting and mention of a possible red type.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV9_zq1G1_s)

## FAQ
### How hot is KS Starracha Bleeding?

Capsi’s sourced range is 200,000–400,000 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 KS Starracha Bleeding taste like?

Fruity habanero flavor with a bright finish that works in sauces.

### How do I grow KS Starracha Bleeding?

KS Starracha Bleeding: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for KS Starracha Bleeding?

Orange Habanero, Scotch Bonnet

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-starracha-bleeding
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data