King of the North Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Certified Organic
Grown on Our Farm
After finding this New York heirloom featured on the cover of a 1934 Harris’ Seeds Catalog, we were intrigued. Here is what they had to say about it. "Outstanding 1934 Introduction. Extremely Large, Early and Very Prolific. We put it mildly when we say that those who tested this new pepper last year were extremely pleased with it. The immense size, earliness and heavy yield make King of the North a variety that will give enormous yields of fine fruit even here in the North. The plants are medium size, branching and literally covered with fruit. The flesh is thick, mild and sweet." Was this pepper still deserving of a crown after all these years? In order to find out, we trialed it on our home farm- only to discover some of the famed regional adaptations had faded. After careful selection work, we're proud to say that this pepper is once again King of the North(ern growing conditions) with fast-maturing fruits that ripen to royal red even in short seasons. Grow these sweet bells in your own garden to see why they reign supreme!
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Growing instructions
Start indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost in very warm spot (80 degrees is ideal). Keep seedlings in a well-ventilated area at 70+ degrees and do not over water. Transplant outdoors after threat of frost has passed. Plants grow to 24" high; stake plants to keep fruit off the ground. Harvest young for green bells or allow the fruits to fully ripen to their large, sweet, and juicy red form.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 65 days from transplant |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 10 to 14 days |
| Height at Maturity | 24 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1/4 inch |
| Row Spacing | 36 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 18 inches |
About the artist
Great germination as with all HVSCO seeds. 2025 was the first garden season I had success with peppers. In our short season climate here in the Hudson Valley, bell peppers are not always known for productivity, but these absolutely WERE! I started harvesting peppers in July/August and was able to continue harvesting peppers well into the autumn. I saved seeds and plan to grow them this year. King of the North, indeed! I had plenty of peppers for both cooking and dehydrating for spice blends.
Honestly, best bell pepper harvest ever.
Pls t grew very well but set very little fruit and the fruit was small for me. Flavor of the fruit I have are great but I’m looking for something different next year. I’ve bought Home Depot pepper plants and had much better results so not pleased. Maybe multiple hopes were too high but my jimmy Nardello peppers from here are doing amazing.
Bell Peppers are a tricky one for our area. While the King of the North are more suited for our shorter seasons than other Bell varieties, the scorching heat we experienced during the growing season can keep them from setting flowers. We'd love to help you try again if your interested and will reach out privately.
Love it you can never go wrong with anything from Hudson Valley!!