King Arthur – Bell Pepper Seed

Description

King Arthur is a high-quality F1 hybrid bell pepper known for its robust growth, large fruit size, and exceptional flavor. This variety produces thick-walled, blocky peppers that ripen to a rich, glossy red color. With its sweet and slightly tangy flavor, King Arthur peppers are perfect for a variety of culinary uses, from fresh salads and salsas to grilling, roasting, or stuffing. The plants are disease-resistant, offering strong productivity and a consistent, high-yielding harvest throughout the growing season. King Arthur peppers thrive in both home gardens and commercial settings, providing gardeners with large, uniform fruits that are ideal for both fresh and cooked dishes.

Features:

• Large, Thick-Walled Peppers: King Arthur peppers are large and blocky, with thick, crunchy walls, making them perfect for slicing, stuffing, or grilling.
• Sweet and Flavorful: The peppers are known for their sweet, mild flavor with a slight tang, offering great versatility for a wide range of dishes.
• F1 Hybrid: As an F1 hybrid, King Arthur peppers are genetically stable, providing uniformity, vigor, and improved disease resistance.
• High Yield: This variety is known for its high yield, producing a consistent and abundant harvest of large, vibrant red peppers.
• Disease Resistance: King Arthur peppers are bred for resistance to common bell pepper diseases, ensuring healthy, productive plants.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Excellent for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing, roasting, or adding to soups, salads, and salsas.

Specifications:

• Growth Cycle: 70–80 days to maturity (from transplant)
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering is essential to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during fruit development.
• Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation.
• Harvesting: Harvest when the peppers are fully ripe, with a glossy red color. Can be picked slightly earlier for a firmer texture.
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly tangy, and crunchy with thick walls.
• Plant Type: Annual (F1 Hybrid)