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Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic 'King of the North' sweet pepper
Capsicum annuum
Product code : BIOVO-0113
Organic 'King of the North' is an open-pollinated sweet pepper adapted to short, cool seasons. Smooth, lobed, thick-walled fruit changes from glossy green to bright red, and crisp flesh becomes sweeter at maturity. Start seed indoors with steady warmth, then transplant after frost into full sun. Fertile freely draining soil, even moisture, and light support encourage harvest. Consulted sources list approximately 70 days from transplanting, although warmth and colour stage affect timing. Harvest green at full size or wait for red colour. This cultivar suits northern vegetable gardens and a large well-drained container. Regular picking and protection from early cold help make the most of its productive season. This King of the North pepper is a reliable choice among red pepper seeds for short seasons.
- Quantity
- Approximately 25 organic seeds
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual in Canadian gardens; frost-tender perennial where frost-free
Discover the plant
Common name'King of the North' sweet pepper
FamilySolanaceae
GenusCapsicum
Speciesannuum
CultivarKing of the North
TypeFruiting vegetable
Botanical nameCapsicum annuum
Reproducible seedsYes
Organic 'King of the North' sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an open-pollinated cultivar valued for reliable production in short, cool seasons. Its smooth, lobed, broadly blocky fruit has thick walls and changes from glossy green to bright red at full maturity. Crisp flesh becomes sweeter as it colours and suits salads, grilling, stir-fries, and stuffed peppers. Consulted commercial sources list approximately 70 days from transplanting, a useful guide that still varies with warmth and harvest stage. This organic seed is especially relevant to northern vegetable gardens and also suits a large sunny container. Its early colour development helps gardeners obtain ripe red bells where longer-season cultivars may remain green.
Start seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, approximately 5 mm deep in clean starting mix kept warm and lightly moist. Give intense light immediately after emergence, pot on before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually. Transplant only after frost danger has passed, soil is warm, and nights remain mild. Select full sun, fertile soil amended with mature compost, and reliable drainage. Water deeply when the surface begins to dry without saturating roots. Mulch after soil warms to conserve moisture, while a stake or small cage supports loaded branches. Avoid excess nitrogen, which encourages foliage at the expense of flowers and fruit. Inspect leaf undersides and remove genuinely diseased material promptly.
Harvest green peppers when firm and full-sized, or leave them to turn red for greater sweetness. Full colour requires more warmth and time, so green harvesting can preserve usable fruit before cold nights in a short season. Cut the stem with a clean tool instead of pulling on a branch. Pick regularly and remove damaged fruit promptly. Use 'King of the North' raw, grilled, roasted, sautéed, or stuffed. Refrigerate cut fruit within two hours and follow a tested method for any shelf-stable preserve. To save seed, choose fully ripe fruit and isolate the cultivar from other Capsicum annuum peppers to reduce crossing. Label saved seed with cultivar, year, and harvest notes.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
5 to 6 mm (approximately 1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart
Germination temperature
Approximately 24 to 29 °C (75 to 85 °F)
Germination time
Approximately 10 to 14 days at 21–29°C; cooler media can extend emergence to about three weeks.
Sowing period
Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Growing 'King of the North' sweet pepper from seed. Sow indoors eight to ten weeks before the last frost, 5 or 6 mm (1/4 in) deep in clean, lightly moist starting mix. After germination, give 'King of the North' strong light and gentle airflow while keeping the young root zone evenly moist. If a seed harvest from 'King of the North' is planned, retain the cultivar label and consult crop-specific isolation guidance; vegetable harvest directions alone are not sufficient. A pepper seedling needs strong light, gentle airflow, and an evenly moist root zone without standing water. Use clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix and steady bottom warmth; never leave the tray saturated. The crop produces the expected harvest form: large blocky lobed fruit with thick walls. Protect the developing crop from soil splash and rough handling. Pot the pepper plant up when roots occupy the starter cell, handling the root ball rather than pulling the stem. Space this pepper approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart to preserve access for watering, inspection, and harvest. After emergence, move seedlings immediately under strong light with gentle airflow so stems remain sturdy. Place the plant in sun, while preserving drainage and airflow at root and leaf level. Mulch only after the ground has warmed, and keep the material away from the stem. After late-season rain or wind, confirm drainage and support while preserving healthy foliage needed to finish ripening. Pick the pepper plant when colour, firmness, and size match the intended stage. Support the branch while cutting, and bring developed fruit indoors before frost.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
Approximately 10°C (50°F); protect from frost
Care level
Moderate
Watering
'King of the North' sweet pepper builds fleshy fruit, making consistent root-zone moisture especially useful from bloom through harvest. As 'King of the North' sweet pepper's large blocky lobed fruit with thick walls develops on a plant with compact, upright, and branching growth, widen the wetted area with the expanding canopy and roots. 'King of the North' sweet pepper is listed at approximately 70 days after transplanting according to commercial seed suppliers; treat that as a planning reference and monitor moisture while later flowers and fruit are still developing.
Soil type
A fertile loam with reliable drainage suits the fleshy fruit and branching habit of 'King of the North' sweet pepper. Give 'King of the North' sweet pepper's compact, upright, and branching growth enough uncompacted root area to carry large blocky lobed fruit with thick walls. With 'King of the North' sweet pepper's harvest listed as approximately 70 days after transplanting according to commercial seed suppliers, keep its soil open and workable through the full production period. Before planting 'King of the North' sweet pepper, incorporate mature compost and break compacted layers instead of creating a rich, wet pocket around the crown.
Fertilization
Once 'King of the North' buds, excessive nitrogen can delay fruiting. Base extra feeding on tested need, not a calendar. For 'King of the North' sweet pepper, fruit development responds best once feeding becomes restrained. Never place fertilizer directly against young roots. this compact, upright, and branching pepper plant bearing large blocky lobed fruit needs steady nutrition, not lush nitrogen-driven growth. Stop when fertilizer begins favouring soft excess growth. For 'King of the North', its branches should remain sturdy as fruit begins filling. Apply every fertilizer at its labelled rate. Even moisture helps 'King of the North' sweet pepper use available nutrients consistently.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'King of the North' sweet pepper. Plan 'King of the North' sweet pepper from local frost and soil conditions rather than a fixed calendar: indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. Sow 5 to 6 mm deep at approximately 24 to 29 °C (75 to 85 °F); the working germination range is 10 to 14 days, with moisture held steady rather than saturated. After emergence, give 'King of the North' seedlings bright light and gentle air movement; pot on before roots circle densely, without burying a weak stem in wet mix. Harden the plants gradually, then transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights remain consistently mild. Choose full sun and loose fertile soil, mixing in mature compost while preserving drainage around the crown. Judge irrigation by moisture below the surface, not by a weekly schedule, and keep late-day water off the foliage. 'King of the North' sweet pepper container guidance: at least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter. Set the pot where runoff can escape and light is adequate. During flowering, inspect 'King of the North' foliage for pests, maintain airflow, and avoid excess nitrogen, which can favour leafy growth over flower set and fruit ripening. Follow the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 70 days from transplanting; harvest green at full size or red at maturity—while remembering that warmth and light still determine how quickly each fruit reaches its final stage. Pick at the colour and firmness described for the variety, using clean scissors so loaded branches are not torn. Before the first autumn frost, move portable pots under protection or collect sound developed fruit, then remove diseased debris from the growing area.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
At least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter
Growing 'King of the North' sweet pepper in containers. For 'King of the North', choose a container matching this guide: at least 15 to 20 L, approximately 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in) in diameter. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Set one established 'King of the North' plant at an appropriate depth and keep the stem clear of the rim and mulch. At final planting, space the plant approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart; crowding extra plants reduces access. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. Leave enough access around this pepper to inspect and cleanly harvest large blocky lobed fruit with thick walls. Fill the container with fresh, airy vegetable potting mix amended modestly with mature compost, never dense garden soil. Plan around the way the pepper plant grows: compact, upright, and branching. Keep access to the root zone for watering and inspection. Rotate the container when one side receives less light, but do not twist loaded stems against their support. Give the crop sun. Choose the site before committing the final planting position. Prevent soil splash on lower leaves, fasten stems without constriction, and keep flower clusters and developing fruit easy to inspect. As nights cool, let the rate of mix drying guide watering, and inspect leaf undersides before sheltering the container. Remove ripe fruit promptly and keep damaged produce out of storage. Before protecting the container from frost, examine stems and foliage for insects.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in)
Width / spread
40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Flower color
White to greenish white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Herbaceous
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Compact, upright, and branching
Bloom period
'King of the North' opens small flowers where leaves meet its stems. Protect open flowers from abrupt water stress. For 'King of the North' sweet pepper, its flowering branches may shed buds during environmental stress. Water at soil level while flowers remain open. For this compact, upright, and branching pepper plant bearing large blocky lobed fruit, those self-fertile blossoms precede fruit development. Maintain airflow without repeatedly wetting the blossoms. Gentle air movement helps 'King of the North' release pollen. Support stems before the developing harvest adds weight. Secure 'King of the North' sweet pepper before fruit weighs down flowering branches.
Fruiting
King of the North produces sweet bell peppers that may be picked green or left to reach their ripe colour. Waiting for ripeness takes additional time on the plant, which matters as autumn approaches. Support branches carrying several developing peppers and use scissors or pruners to detach fruit cleanly. Judge readiness by the desired colour and firm flesh rather than treating the listed maturity estimate as a fixed harvest date.
Days to maturity
Approximately 70 days after transplanting according to commercial seed suppliers
Harvest
Approximately 70 days from transplanting; harvest green at full size or red at maturity
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Arrange low companions outside the drip line of the mature pepper canopy. Rotate 'King of the North' sweet pepper with crops outside the nightshade family; nearby herbs do not interrupt a soil-borne disease cycle. Use quick radishes, lettuce, or green onions near young 'King of the North', then harvest them before pepper roots fill the bed. Around 'King of the North', keep access open to the large blocky lobed fruit with thick walls so gloves, labels, and clean harvest containers can be used without brushing other crops. Use companion planting to organize succession and diversity, not as a substitute for sound crop care. Reassess the arrangement around 'King of the North' as both crops approach mature size. A companion does not guarantee control of insects or disease, so inspect every crop separately.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Fruit, after appropriate culinary preparation
'King of the North' sweet pepper in the kitchen. Rice-stuffed peppers — Wash four firm 'King of the North' peppers, cut off the tops, and remove seeds and membranes. Soften one small onion in 15 mL (1 tbsp) oil. Add 500 mL (2 cups) cooked rice, 250 mL (1 cup) diced tomatoes, herbs, and a pinch of salt; heat for five minutes. Set peppers in a baking dish, divide the filling, and add 125 mL (1/2 cup) water to the bottom. Cover and bake at 190°C (375°F) for approximately 30 minutes, then uncover until walls are tender and filling is thoroughly hot. Check temperature whenever filling contains perishable ingredients. Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. This preparation is not a canning method; follow a tested recipe for any shelf-stable product. Wash the board and knife after preparation and discard peppers showing decay. For a richer vegetarian version, add cooked beans while keeping the filling moist. Use a clean spoon for every handling step and cool leftover portions in shallow containers. Reheat only the amount needed.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should 'King of the North' pepper be sown in your region?
Although 'King of the North' is selected for northern seasons, it still needs a warm indoor start. Sow eight to ten weeks before the expected last frost, 5–6 mm deep, in clean starting mix held near 24–29°C. Allow 10 to 14 days for emergence and keep the medium evenly moist without leaving it sodden. Supply strong light as soon as the first seedlings break the surface, then pot them up before their roots become crowded. Harden plants over about seven days, gradually adding direct sun and wind. Wait to transplant until frost danger has passed, soil is warm, and night temperatures are mild. Set plants 45–60 cm apart and water the root zone after planting. Its published maturity of about 70 days is counted after transplanting, so the indoor seedling period should not be mistaken for part of that field-season estimate.
Why does 'King of the North' suit short seasons?
Specialist catalogues describe 'King of the North' as a reliable pepper for northern gardens. Its selection supports early production of useful-sized fruit that can colour red more readily during a cool season than many later types. Consulted sources list approximately 70 days from transplanting, but this number remains guidance: soil warmth, night temperatures, light, watering, and green versus red harvest stage all change the actual schedule. Start plants indoors, transplant only after frost, and select a warm site in full sun. Harvest full-sized green fruit if cold weather arrives before complete colouring. Recording transplant and harvest dates helps refine timing for the following season.
Can fruit be harvested while still green?
Yes. 'King of the North' can be picked while its blocky fruit is fully sized, firm, and green. At that stage the walls are crisp and the flavour is more vegetal, making the peppers useful for stuffing, sautés, or fresh slices. Leaving sound fruit on the plant allows it to colour red and develop greater sweetness, but that later stage requires more warm weather. In a short season, harvest some green fruit first and reserve the best-positioned peppers for red ripening. Cut the stem with clean scissors instead of twisting a heavy pepper from the branch. Regular picking also reduces the load on the compact plant. Before frost, collect remaining fruit that has reached useful size. Refrigerate cut peppers promptly and discard any fruit that is soft, mouldy, badly split, or abnormal-smelling.
Can 'King of the North' be grown in a container?
A container works well for 'King of the North' if it holds at least 15–20 L and measures roughly 30–35 cm across. Use a stable pot with free drainage and an airy mix that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Place it where the compact plant receives full sun and warmth, but is not battered by strong wind. Water deeply once the top layer begins drying; in midsummer, check daily because a fruiting pepper can empty a pot quickly. Insert a small cage or stout stake while the plant is young so the large, lobed fruit cannot lever branches downward. Feed in measured amounts according to the product label after flowering begins. Green fruit may be picked around the earlier stage, while selected peppers can remain to redden. Keeping both stages labelled makes the maturity difference easy to compare.
When does 'King of the North' pepper harvest begin?
Both consulted commercial sources list approximately 70 days, although they do not always specify the same starting point or green versus red stage. Treat this timing as guidance. Begin when fruit reaches its characteristic large size and walls feel firm. Harvest green for a more vegetal flavour or wait for red colour and greater sweetness. Cut stems with a clean tool and pick regularly. Before the first cold nights, gather remaining usable fruit. Record transplant date, first green picking, and first red fruit to improve the following indoor sowing schedule. Refrigerate cut or damaged peppers promptly and discard any showing decay.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
King of the North can set its blocky fruit from self-fertile flowers without an insect partner. Bumblebees and other bees may nevertheless visit and vibrate the anthers. This makes a small contribution during bloom, not a reliable wildlife feature. Protect occasional visitors by avoiding sprays on open flowers and maintaining richer floral resources near the vegetable bed.
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