Item Number: SNV6017
King of the North Pepper Seeds (Organic)
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Description
Description
The King of the North Sweet Bell Pepper is a popular choice among gardeners due to its unique qualities. This pepper variety, a member of the Capsicum annuum species, has interesting origins and distinct features. Origins: The King of the North Sweet Bell Pepper is believed to have first appeared in North America. It has adapted well to North American climates, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in the region. Appearance: This bell pepper plant typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Upright
- Crop category: Pepper
- Kitchen profile: Flavor Profile: As the name suggests, this bell pepper is known for its sweetness.
- Recorded feature: Container Compatible
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Light: Full Sun
- Planting season: Summer
- Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant
- Recorded USDA zones: 10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Start King of the North Pepper with enough lead time for seedlings to develop before warm outdoor conditions arrive. Use a well-drained seed-starting medium, provide strong light after emergence, and transplant only after frost risk has passed. Check soil moisture at root depth and water according to conditions rather than a fixed calendar. Preserve the recorded spacing so foliage can develop and air can move through the planting. Harvest stage can influence color, texture, and heat.
It boasts dark green leaves that provide a lovely backdrop to its vibrant fruits.
Before sowing King of the North Pepper, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 0.25"H
Features
Features
- Container Compatible
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Peppers require deeply-worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Water deeply, but don't over water.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for disease and weed control. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continued production through the season. Cut (don't pull) the fruit from the stems. These peppers may be harvested from the green stage through the color changes. Cal Wonder freezes well.
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