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Capsicum 'King of the North'
Capsicum 'King of the North'
Capsicum annuum
Early set of green fruit that mature to lipstick red
Reliable in short seasons
Great sweet flavour
•Thick walled, blocky 3-4 lobed bell capsicum.
Known for their ability to produce good size (7.5 – 10cm) red capsicums in cool, short growing seasons, ‘King of the North’ history stretches 80 or more years back. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffed, grilled and fried. Strong plants support heavy yield.
SEED COUNT: 25 approx
Germination: Lot#19063 90% Apr 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Perennial |
Full Sun | 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart |
50cm | 4mm | 7-10 days @ 30 degrees |
55 days(Green) 68-70 days (Red) |
TRANSPLANTS (recommended)- Sow seeds into shallow flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 27-32°C. Capsicum seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 5cm cell-type containers or 10cm pots. Grow plants at approx. 21°C day and 16°C nights. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 15-18°C and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Set plants 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart, or 2 rows with 45cm between plants.
NOTE – 'Days to Maturity' are from transplant to green fruit. Fruit continues to mature on the plant to yellow. The flavour also sweetens as the fruit fully matures.
