# KS White Thai

Also known as Khang Starr White Thai.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

KS White Thai is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Thailand. Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is earthy, sweet, cucumber-like, peppery. Used for curries, stir-fries, soups, sauces, salads. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  KS White Thai - Seeds - Bohica Pepper Hut
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/ks-white-thai-seeds

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  KS White Thai Pepper Seeds - 10 Seeds | Khang Starr Variety
  https://dhotseeds.com/en/seeds/90-ks-white-thai-pepper-seeds-10-seeds.html

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  KS White Thai Pepper
  https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/ks-white-thai-pepper/

## Heritage

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

Peppers bred from KS White Thai:
- [KS Starrscream Chocolate](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-starrscream-chocolate)
- [KS Starrscream Red](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-starrscream-red)
- [KS Starrling](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-starrling)
- [KS Starrgazer](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-starrgazer)

## Page sources

- [Comprehensive variety information including species, appearance, flavor, heat level, and growing notes](https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/ks-white-thai-seeds)
- [Details on differences from standard White Thai and introduction by Khang Starr](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/ks-white-thai)
- [Grower information with days to harvest, plant height, and breeder details](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/ks-white-thai-pepper/)
- [Seed catalog confirming plant height (3-4 feet), elongated pods, and Khang Starr variety details](https://www.reddragonseeds.co.uk/shop/ks-white-thai-chilli-seeds/)

## 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.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ks-white-thai
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data