{"product_id":"mc-poivron-california-wonder-bio","title":"Organic 'California Wonder' Pepper","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eOrganic 'California Wonder' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from McKenzie seed company, a classic sweet pepper with fleshy and versatile fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eThe organic 'California Wonder' pepper is an iconic heirloom variety, renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"269\"\u003elarge, bell-shaped fruits that\u003c\/strong\u003e are perfectly uniform and have \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"324\"\u003ethick, crisp flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . The peppers ripen from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"364\"\u003evibrant green\u003c\/strong\u003e to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"387\"\u003edeep red\u003c\/strong\u003e , becoming sweeter and more aromatic. 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The plants are compact yet productive and benefit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"913\"\u003elight staking\u003c\/strong\u003e as the fruit develops. \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eA favorite of pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e , this pepper can be harvested green for a fresh flavor or left on the vine until it turns red for added sweetness. 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This variety thrives in warm conditions and produces the best results when temperatures are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e Peppers can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eharvested green\u003c\/strong\u003e for a crisp texture and fresh flavor, or left on the plant until they turn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e and sweeter. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eRegular harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages continuous production of new fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003ePeppers can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator and can also be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003efrozen\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e or cooked for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003e • Stuffed peppers\u003cbr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e • Fresh salads\u003cbr data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003e • Soups and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e • Sautéed or roasted cooking\u003cbr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e • Freezing for winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3425\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The organic ' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia Wonder'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e pepper is a classic, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003ereliable\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eproductive\u003c\/strong\u003e , and very versatile variety. 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