Sweet pepper 'Gold King'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Gold King'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Gold King is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Gold King needs a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Gold King from seed

Sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Gold King about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Gold King

Gold King is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Gold King