Heirloom Seeds
California Wonder Pepper Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom
by Organo Republic · United States
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California Wonder is the benchmark heirloom sweet bell that most gardeners picture when they think of a bell pepper. These Capsicum annuum plants produce blocky, four-lobed fruits with thick, crisp, juicy walls that ripen from deep green to brilliant red. If
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you want dependable California Wonder bell pepper seeds for stuffing, roasting, and fresh eating, this 1928 classic delivers heavy yields on sturdy, compact plants. Who it's for Ideal for home gardeners who want a proven, all-purpose sweet bell, and for cooks who love firm peppers for stuffing and slicing. A great choice for beginners thanks to its reliability. How & when to plant Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1/4 inch deep in warm soil (70–85°F). Transplant outside once nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Peppers thrive in USDA zones 4–11 when grown as a warm-season annual. Harvest Fruits are ready about 70–75 days from transplant when green and firm, or leave them 2–3 weeks longer to sweeten to red. Cut peppers from the plant with pruners rather than pulling to avoid breaking branches. Benefits & uses Sweet, crunchy, and completely heat-free (0 Scoville), California Wonder is perfect for stuffed peppers, fajitas, salads, roasting, and freezing. The thick walls hold up beautifully to cooking and stuffing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow California Wonder Pepper From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.