KS Starracha Hornet Pepper Plant

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (5+ gal) • 🔥 Rare Genetics

Heat Level: ☄️ Superhot (800,000–1,200,000+ SHU)

KS Starracha Hornet is a rare superhot pepper from the Khang Starr breeding program, known for its aggressive, stinger-tailed pods and intense heat. The uniquely shaped peppers develop wrinkled skin and pronounced pointed tips, delivering a powerful burn with subtle fruity undertones.

Key Characteristics:

• Rare Khang Starr (KS) selection

• Vigorous, tall plant habit

• Distinct wrinkled pods with pronounced “hornet” stinger tails

• Extremely high heat level• Mid-to-late season maturity

• Best grown in warm, full-sun conditions

Why Grow It?

• Unique hornet-style pod shape for collectors

• Intense heat for superhot enthusiasts

• Rare cultivar not commonly available

• Excellent for extreme sauces and powders

Patina Note: A striking Khang Starr selection prized for its aggressive pod shape and collector-level rarity.*