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Sweet Pepper 'King Arthur'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum annuum 'King Arthur'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A premium hybrid bell pepper that produces enormous, blocky fruits with incredibly thick walls and exceptional sweetness. This variety consistently wins taste tests among gardeners for its crisp texture and superior flavor that develops even more complexity when roasted. 'King Arthur' sets the gold standard for homegrown bell peppers with its reliable production and restaurant-quality results.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil temperature reaches 65°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevils, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, pepper mild mottle virus.