California Wonder Pepper Seeds: A Gardener’s Delight

Looking for a sweet, versatile pepper to add to your garden? Look no further than the California Wonder Bell Pepper. This heirloom variety produces large, blocky fruits with thick walls, ideal for stuffing or slicing.

Growing California Wonder Peppers from Seed

Start your California Wonder Pepper seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds in a well-draining seed starting mix and keep them consistently moist. Transplant seedlings outdoors when the weather is consistently warm, spacing plants 15” to 20” apart.

Provide adequate calcium to prevent blossom end rot. For optimal growth, use a heavy-duty plant support to maximize yields and minimize rot and insect damage. This support will help your plants bear the weight of the large fruits.

Tips for a Bountiful Harvest

California Wonder Peppers thrive in cooler conditions, unlike some other pepper varieties. However, extreme hot or cold temperatures during flowering can impact fruit set. Ensure adequate pollination and monitor for tarnished plant bugs, which can damage developing peppers.

An excess of nitrogen can lead to big, bushy plants with few peppers. A balanced fertilizer will encourage fruit production. With proper care, you can enjoy a plentiful harvest of these delicious sweet peppers.

Harvesting Your California Wonder Peppers

These sweet bell peppers mature in about 74 days. The fruits will start green and gradually turn a vibrant scarlet red when fully ripe. Harvest peppers regularly to encourage continued production. Enjoy the sweet, mild flavor of these versatile peppers in your favorite dishes.

• Seed Count: 15
• Days to Maturity: 74
• Fruit Size: Approximately 4” long, blocky, 3-4 lobed
• Mature Color: Scarlet Red
• Flavor Profile: Sweet and Mild
• Ideal Use: Stuffing, slicing, salads, and more!