The 'King' pepper variety is an attractive plant with green-purple leaves, known for its low maintenance and good adaptation to sunny locations, where the anthocyanin pigmentation of the leaves becomes more intense. The plant is compact, reaching a height of 30 to 80 cm depending on growing conditions, and is suitable for open ground and film coverings. It is a mid-early variety, with a maturation period of about 90 days, allowing for harvest at optimal times.
The fruits of the 'King' pepper have thick-walled, prism-shaped forms and are distinguished by their vibrant color: in technical maturity, they are dark green or black-purple, and in biological maturity, they are orange or dark red. Fruit mass can reach 200 grams, with a wall thickness of up to 8 mm, dense, very juicy, and sweet flesh with moderate spiciness on the Scoville scale from 5,000 to 30,000 units. These characteristics make this variety universal for culinary use.
The 'King' pepper is widely used in preparing meat, fish, and vegetable dishes, as well as in sauces and gravies, thanks to its balanced flavor and aroma. It has high market appeal and good transportability, allowing it to retain quality during long-distance transport. For storage, it is recommended to maintain a temperature no higher than 25°C and relative humidity no more than 75%, ensuring product preservation and flavor retention.
