Description

King of the North Pepper is a cold-tolerant bell pepper variety prized for its ability to set fruit reliably in cooler climates. It produces thick-walled, blocky peppers that ripen from green to a deep, rich red with a sweet, crisp flavor and excellent texture.

This dependable variety is especially valued in shorter-season gardens, where it continues to produce well even under less-than-ideal heat conditions. Its sturdy plants yield abundant, uniform fruit that is ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and cooking.

• Type: Annual pepper (Capsicum annuum)
• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant: After all danger of frost has passed
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Days to maturity: 60–70 days (green), 75–85 days (red)

Peppers grow best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Transplant only when soil and nighttime temperatures have warmed. Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Harvest peppers at any stage, though flavor is sweetest when fully red. Regular picking encourages continued fruit production throughout the season.

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