KS White Thai
Also known as Khang Starr White Thai
A highly productive and visually striking Thai pepper variety by Khang Starr, featuring multi-colored ripening stages and a distinctive flavor profile suited to both ornamental and culinary use.
About 3 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~80 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor & Use
Reminiscent of cucumber with a peppery twist; earthy and sweet, featuring a rare aroma.
Culinary
About
The KS White Thai pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a stunning variety introduced by Khang Starr. It produces elongated, oval-shaped pods approximately 5 cm long with thick, juicy, crunchy flesh and smooth skin. Pods ripen through striking color stages: starting creamy white, showing light purple mottling, then purple, yellow, orange, and finally red.
Backstory
Introduced by Khang Starr as a unique take on the traditional White Thai pepper with larger pods, thicker walls, and distinctive purple mottling during the ripening process.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExplorePeppers bred from KS White Thai
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is KS White Thai?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–100,000 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 White Thai taste like?
- Reminiscent of cucumber with a peppery twist; earthy and sweet, featuring a rare aroma.
- How do I grow KS White Thai?
- KS White Thai: about 80 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for KS White Thai?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.