King Arthur Hybrid Bell Pepper F1

Be sure to check out our Pepper Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow peppers at home. King Arthur Bell Pepper is a hybrid, sweet pepper variety that produces heavy yields of extra-large bell peppers. This variety has one of the best disease-resistance packages for any bell pepper. As a result, it is widely-adapted to any growing zone and will continue to produce throughout the entire warm growing season. King Arthur Bell Pepper produces blocky peppers with a thick wall. Peppers are initially green and will mature to red if left on the plant. The plants are extremely vigorous and produce a significant amount of foliage to protect the fruits from sunburn. Due to the extra-large size, this is a great variety for stuffing or making large slices for stir-fries and salads. Peppers are in the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this