Sweet pepper 'King of the North' – Organic (Capsicum annuum) , offered by Biologiquement Vôtre
The sweet pepper 'King of the North' is an organic variety specially adapted to cool climates. Productive and resistant, this pepper offers fleshy fruits with three or four lobes, changing from dark green to deep red when ripe. Crisp, sweet and thick, its fruits are suitable for both raw consumption and cooked dishes. With excellent resistance to drought and tobacco mosaic, this variety guarantees good yields, even in northern conditions. Each plant can produce a dozen large fruits.
Spread : 50 to 60 cm
Plant height : 60 to 75 cm
Quantity per pack : 25 seeds
Fruit color : Dark green, turning dark red when ripe
Fruit size : Medium to large, with 3 or 4 lobes
Growth Type : Annual with bushy growth
Maturity : 65 to 70 days
Companion plants : Basil, tomatoes, onions
Enemy plants : Potatoes, fennel
Cultivation method
Sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, 0.5 to 1 cm deep in moist potting soil. Maintain a temperature of 24 to 28 °C for rapid germination in 7 to 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing them 50 to 60 cm apart, in rich, well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun and water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist. Harvest fruits when they are green for a mild flavor or wait until they turn red for a sweeter taste. Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
A robust and generous pepper!
The sweet pepper 'King of the North' is a perfect choice for cool climate gardeners. Productive and hardy, it offers sweet and crunchy fruits that are perfect for salads, stir-fries and stuffed dishes. A sure bet for a successful and tasty Nordic vegetable garden.
