Bell Pepper 'King Arthur'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bark River, Michigan

Beatrice, Nebraska

Greenville, New Hampshire

Vinton, Ohio

Eagle Point, Oregon

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Athens, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Tacoma, WA | October 2014 | positive

Prolific producer of thick walled orange bell peppers with subtle sweetness. Will definitely raise this variety again!

D
Sioux Falls, SD (Zone 4b) | July 2013 | positive

This is definitely a plant to grow. It is about medium in height and a good producer - it was one of our main ingredients in our salsa. ...Read More

D
Mason, NH (Zone 5b) | September 2012 | positive

Plants were not terribly productive for me in zone 5b (Mason, New Hampshire) with only 1-3 peppers growing on each plant but what peppers...Read More

K
| July 2011 | positive

a great all around bell pepper vatiety!
nice stalky plants producing thick sweet and juicy peppers.

K
Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2008 | positive

My favorite bell pepper. It is a productive plant with large, thick-walled fruit that have excellent flavor. Early maturity as well.

C
Toronto, ON | August 2006 | positive

With container gardening, I transplanted one plant early and it's doing great. I transplanted 2 more a few weeks later, and they are cat...Read More

C
Lewisville, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

I have grown these for a number of years. This pepper gets very large. Usually 4-lobed. They make a very beautiful stuffed pepper. They h...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

A 2000 hybrid blocky green to red (4.5 inch) bell. (65 day)

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