# Star Scream

Also known as Starscream, Star Scream Peach, Star Scream Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Star Scream is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Pennsylvania, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–1,500,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, floral, citrus. Used for Extreme hot sauces, powders, flakes, and superhot blends. The fruity-floral notes and clean heat make it suitable for artisan sauces where both flavor and high Scoville contribution are wanted, use sparingly.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 31 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HRSeeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/star-scream-pepper

- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bohica Pepper Hut
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/star-scream-seeds

- 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  ChilliStuffs
  https://www.chillistuffs.co.za/product/starscream-chilli-seeds/

- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pupper Peppers (Etsy)
  https://www.etsy.com/listing/4387841681/star-scream-superhot-pepper-seeds-packet

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Vendor listing with parentage, pod size, days to maturity, plant height, and species](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/star-scream-pepper)
- [Seed seller page confirming peach color, Jay’s Red Ghost Scorpion × Yellow Reaper cross, F5 stability notes, and heat description](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/star-scream)
- [Grower listing stating 1,000,000+ SHU estimate, days to harvest, plant height, and origin](https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/star-scream-twisted-pepper/)
- [Detailed cultivar profile covering size, wall thickness, texture, plant dimensions, and heat estimates](https://www.chillistuffs.co.za/product/starscream-chilli-seeds/)
- [Pennsylvania-origin confirmation and citrus aroma note from fellow PA grower](https://www.foraged.com/products/star-scream-ultra-hot-pepper-premium-seed-packet)

## FAQ
### How hot is Star Scream?

Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–1,500,000 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 Star Scream taste like?

Light fruity and floral notes with occasional citrus or peach undertones and a clean, fast-building heat that lingers. Bitterness is usually minimal once the initial burn settles.

### How do I grow Star Scream?

Star Scream: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Star Scream?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/star-scream
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data