68 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
Northstar is a dependable early producer and one of our most popular sweet peppers! This variety delivers large, 4-lobed, crisp fruit all season long, even in cooler Prairie conditions. With excellent flavour and texture, Northstar is perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and cooking.
A productive and reliable sweet pepper, Northstar performs beautifully from early summer right through to fall.
Size: Mature plants typically reach 18 to 24 in. in height. Peppers are large, about 4 to 6 in. long.
Yield: Expect a steady yield of numerous sweet peppers throughout the growing season.
Taste: Crisp and sweet with a delightful mild flavour perfect for a range of culinary uses.
How to use: Excellent for fresh applications, cooking, or grilling. Great for stuffing with your favourite mixtures.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and keep moist; germination occurs in 10 to 14 days at soil temperatures of 22°C. Maintain 14 to 16 hours of light daily once sprouted. Transplant to the garden after night temperatures are suitably warm.
Harvest tips: Harvest when fruit is fully developed, firm, and glossy for the best flavour.
