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Solanaceae
California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
California Wonder produces large, thick-walled green bell peppers with a sweet flavour and crisp texture. Use the 12 to 15 cm peppers in fresh or cooked dishes, including stuffed peppers. Pick green peppers or leave selected fruit to develop further colour according to the intended use.
- Quantity
- 80 to 100 seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual
Discover the plant
Common nameGreen sweet pepper
FamilySolanaceae
GenusCapsicum
Speciesannuum
CultivarCalifornia Wonder
TypeVegetable and herb seeds
Botanical nameCapsicum annuum
California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) California Wonder produces large, thick-walled green bell peppers with a sweet flavour and crisp texture. Use the 12 to 15 cm peppers in fresh or cooked dishes, including stuffed peppers.
Start indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting after frost. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 30 to 45 cm between plants; 60 to 90 cm between rows. Provide full sun and avoid standing water. A germination temperature of 27 to 32°C is appropriate for this crop. Thin crowded seedlings early and harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting.
Pick green peppers or leave selected fruit to develop further colour according to the intended use. Harvest firm green peppers, or leave them longer for a more mature colour.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
6 mm
Spacing / density
30 to 45 cm between plants; 60 to 90 cm between rows
Germination temperature
27 to 32°C
Sowing period
Start indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Prepare a clean seedbed or containers with fertile, well-drained soil. Start indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting after frost. Sow about 6 mm deep unless the packet gives a more specific direction. Use the following spacing as the crop develops: 30 to 45 cm between plants; 60 to 90 cm between rows. Keep the medium evenly moist during emergence without leaving it saturated. Provide full sun and good air movement. Thin crowded seedlings early so the remaining plants develop without unnecessary competition. Harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors after the appropriate frost date. Even moisture without swings between drought and saturation.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
About 6.5
Watering
Even moisture without swings between drought and saturation. Check moisture at soil level instead of watering only by schedule. Water gently during germination so seeds are not displaced, then direct irrigation toward the root zone. Avoid standing water and adjust frequency after rain.
Soil type
Green sweet ‘California Wonder’ pepper performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Loosen compacted ground before sowing and remove large stones or persistent weeds. Mature compost may improve poor soil, but avoid creating a heavy or waterlogged seedbed.
Fertilization
Prepare the soil with mature compost when fertility is low. A light, balanced fertilizer may be used according to its label, but excessive feeding can cause weak or unbalanced growth. Observe leaf colour and plant development before adding more nutrients. Water after any application.
Seasonal care
At sowing time, prepare fertile, well-drained soil and follow this timing: Start indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting after frost. Keep the surface moist until emergence, label the row, and thin seedlings according to the recommended spacing. During active growth, provide full sun and monitor soil moisture, weeds, and leaf condition. Even moisture without swings between drought and saturation. In warm or windy weather, check containers and exposed beds more frequently. Remove damaged material and keep enough space for air circulation. At harvest or after flowering, use clean tools and clear unhealthy debris. Healthy residue may be composted where appropriate. At the end of the season, clean containers and tools, record useful observations, and store remaining seed in a cool, dry, dark place.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
A stable, well-drained pot makes it easier to choose a warm growing site.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
46 to 61 cm (18–24 in)
Width / spread
30 to 36 cm (12–14 in)
Harvest
Harvest firm green peppers, or leave them longer for a more mature colour.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Basil can grow near peppers in a warm area when each plant has enough space.
Other recommended plants
Topepo Rosso Red Sweet Pepper; Quadrato Rosso d'Asti Red Sweet Pepper; Basil Sprouting
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
How should Green sweet ‘California Wonder’ pepper be sown?
Start indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting after frost. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence without saturating it. Label the row and provide full sun. Thin crowded seedlings so the final spacing follows this guidance: 30 to 45 cm between plants; 60 to 90 cm between rows. If plants are started indoors, provide strong light and harden them gradually before transplanting outdoors at the appropriate time.
Where should I grow California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper?
Light: Full sun. Fertile, well-drained soil supports pepper growth. Light: Full sun. Green sweet ‘California Wonder’ pepper prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a location that leaves enough room for 30 to 45 cm between plants; 60 to 90 cm between rows. Avoid low spots where water remains after rain. In a container, use drainage holes and a clean growing mix. Observe how light moves across the space during the day, especially near buildings or taller plants.
How should I water California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper?
Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development, checking the root zone before watering. Even moisture without swings between drought and saturation. During germination, use a gentle spray or careful watering so seed is not displaced. After establishment, water at soil level when the surface begins to dry. Adjust frequency to rainfall, heat, wind, soil texture, and container size. Avoid standing water because roots still require oxygen. Morning watering can help foliage dry normally during the day.
What maintenance does Green sweet ‘California Wonder’ pepper need?
Keep the planting labelled, weeded, and appropriately spaced. Check young plants regularly for wilting, chewing damage, discolouration, or crowding. Provide full sun and maintain the moisture pattern described for the crop. Use clean tools, avoid deep cultivation near established roots, and remove unhealthy debris. Apply any fertilizer or pest-control product only according to its label.
When should I harvest California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper?
Harvest firm green peppers, or leave them longer for a more mature colour. Pick green peppers or leave selected fruit to develop further colour according to the intended use.
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