Pepper California Wonder Seeds – Heirloom Classic Sweet Bell Standard
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-8322-PEP-DT
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Pepper 'California Wonder' (Capsicum annuum), also known as Cal Wonder, is the benchmark open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper that set the industry standard upon its introduction in 1928. Producing sturdy, upright bush plants 18 to 24 inches tall, it yields heavy 4-inch, 4-lobed blocky peppers with thick, crisp walls. The fruit transitions from dark glossy green to brilliant sweet crimson red at full maturity. Carrying crisp, tender flesh with zero heat, California Wonder is an essential choice for fresh salads, vegetable platters, stuffing, roasting, and home freezing.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Pepper 'California Wonder' / Cal Wonder (Capsicum annuum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1928 Classic)
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Vegetable / Nightshade Family
- Color: Glossy deep green maturing to bright sugary-sweet crimson-red
- Plant Characteristics: Upright compact bushy habit (18–24 inches tall / 45–60 cm), 4-lobed blocky fruits (4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm), thick crisp walls, zero heat
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, patio containers (5-gallon minimum), home greenhouse plots
- Season: Summer through Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~70–75 Days to Maturity from Transplant)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to mid-March 8 to 10 weeks before last spring frost (sow 0.25 inches deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Transplant outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F), soil warms completely. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture; well-drained organic soil, avoiding waterlogged roots)
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