King of the North, Heirloom Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds

King of the North — The Heirloom Bell Pepper Bred to Thrive Where Others Struggle

Not every garden has a long, hot summer — and King of the North was bred for exactly that reality. This exceptional heirloom bell pepper was developed specifically for short-season and northern climates, producing large, blocky, thick-walled fruits in just 70 days — weeks ahead of standard bell pepper varieties. The fruits ripen from a deep, glossy green to a rich, candy-sweet red, with the same substantial walls and clean, satisfying flavor that define a great bell pepper.

For gardeners in the northern US, Canada, and high-altitude regions who have struggled to ripen bell peppers before frost, King of the North is the answer. This reliable, prolific heirloom delivers full-sized, full-flavored results even in challenging conditions.

Why Grow King of the North?

• Short-season specialist — bred for northern climates, ripens in just 70 days
• Large, blocky fruits — thick-walled with clean, sweet flavor
• Green to red ripening — harvest at either stage
• Prolific producer — generous yields even in short seasons
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
• 0 SHU — no heat, pure sweet bell flavor

Growing Notes

Start 8–10 weeks before the last frost indoors. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest green at 70 days for crisp flavor, or allow to ripen fully to red at ~85 days for peak sweetness.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.