Grown Bell Pepper 'King of the North'?

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Bell Pepper 'King of the North' — Peppers

65-75days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 60°F and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green maturing to red
Size: 3-4 inches long, 3 inches wide
Shape: Blocky, square-shouldered bell pepper
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and mild with classic bell pepper flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, stuffing, stir-fries, salads, roasting, grilling, freezing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper weevil, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, phytophthora blight, tobacco mosaic virus
Resistance: Good cold tolerance, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently, mutual pest deterrence

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

OnionsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack peppers

CarrotsHelp break up soil for pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peppers

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.715
Fat (g): 0.106
Carbohydrate (g): 4.78
Fibre (g): 0.942
Vitamin C (mg): 99.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.247
Folate (µg): 22.2
Calcium (mg): 7.5
Iron (mg): 0.186
Magnesium (mg): 9
Phosphorus (mg): 16.8
Potassium (mg): 163
Zinc (mg): 0.126
Selenium (µg): 0

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Bell Pepper 'King of the North'?

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