{"product_id":"king-of-the-north","title":"King of the North","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eKing of the North is a dependable early bell pepper bred specifically for cooler climates and shorter growing seasons. This variety sets fruit reliably in moderate summer conditions, making it an excellent choice for northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"613\"\u003ePlants are sturdy and productive, producing blocky, thick-walled peppers that ripen from green to bright red with a sweet, classic bell pepper flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"632\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (compact)\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eSpacing: 45–60 cm (18–24\")\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in pots and raised beds\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eSupport: Generally not required; light staking may help under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eKing of the North produces large, blocky peppers with thick, crisp flesh. Fruits can be harvested green for earlier yields or allowed to ripen fully red for maximum sweetness. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eHeat level: Sweet (no heat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1erxk8k\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eFresh slicing and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vm1rxm\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eStuffed peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1474ux0\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eRoasting and grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rt5f08\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eFreezing and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n06iuc\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eEarlier harvest in cool or short-season climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ox1ku\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eMore reliable fruit set than heat-dependent varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwaqn7\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eConsistent yields in containers or garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring healthy plants ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eWell suited for: northern climates, coastal gardens, raised beds, containers, and anyone looking for a reliable, early-producing sweet bell pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223051751595,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p56_97bda1b6-3633-43df-8077-aa83256930a8.jpg?v=1771536601","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/king-of-the-north","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}