Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Sweet) King of the North – Sweet Bell Peppers for Cooler Climates

Grow a hearty crop of delicious sweet bell peppers even in cooler gardens with Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Sweet) King of the North — a reliable, blocky‑fruited variety that’s perfect for salads, roasting, stuffing and more. Known for performing well in shorter seasons and outdoors in protected spots, this pepper is a great choice for gardeners seeking sweet, thick‑walled fruits full of flavour and nutrition.

🌶️ Key Features

• Sweet, Thick‑Walled Fruits: Produces classic bell peppers with crisp, juicy flesh great fresh in salads or cooked.

• Great for Cooler Climates: Especially suited to shorter growing seasons and outdoor growing in northern regions — ideal if you don’t have a long hot summer.

• Versatile in the Kitchen: Delicious raw, stuffed, roasted or sautéed — adds colour and sweetness to many dishes.

• Good Nutrition: Excellent source of vitamin C, antioxidants and fibre.

• Container Friendly: Works well in large pots, grow bags or greenhouse/plastic tunnel borders.

🌱 Sow & Grow Tips

• Sow Indoors: February–April in seed trays or pots.

• Plant Out: Transplant when night temperatures stay reliably above frost and soil is warm.

• Harvest: July–October — pick peppers green for earlier use or leave to ripen red for maximum sweetness.

Perfect for gardeners in cooler regions or anyone wanting vibrant, sweet peppers straight from their own plot — grow King of the North for dependable flavour and harvests! 🍅