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King of the North Sweet Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Price: $4.85

SKU: 33100081

70 days to maturity. Released in 1934, this heirloom pepper variety is primarily grown in northern climates with shorter growing seasons. The plants are highly productive, yielding large, blocky fruits that typically measure about 6 inches long by 4 inches wide. The thick-walled fruits usually have 3 to 4 lobes. While it performs well in cooler conditions, the plants are prone to blossom drop in hot weather.
Days to Maturity: 70
Growth Habit: Bush
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Best sowing Method: Start Indoors
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Sow seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to your last expected frost date. Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their thickness. The optimum soil temperature is 80°F. Germination can be erratic. The most common cause of poor germination is the result of uneven planting depths.

Transplant only after night temperatures average above 55°F. Plants are tender and thrive in warm weather. Blossoms drop if temperatures fall below 60°F or if they get too much nitrogen.

For additional information, please have a look at our more detailed pepper growing guide.

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