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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Orange King

Thick skinned sweet pepper

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Bell

A beautiful bright orange bell pepper, "Orange King" will yield nice quantities of thick-skinned large sweet peppers. Colorful and delicious, they'll add color to your salads and are perfect for stuffing; just sow them in a sunny spot with well drained soil and enjoy a bountiful harvest.

  • Sweet and tangy flavor
  • Ripens to a brilliant orange color
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 88
1 Ounce 4,000

Planting Guide

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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Orange King

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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Orange King FAQs

What type of seed is Orange King Sweet Pepper?

Orange King Sweet Pepper is an open pollinated seed.

How big will Orange King Sweet Pepper get?

Orange King Sweet Pepper grows to 5 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Orange King Sweet Pepper?

Orange King Sweet Pepper has a flavor profile described as sweet, tangy, and thick texture.

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