Pepper (Sweet) – California Wonder

The California Wonder Pepper is so easy-going, it doesn’t mind if you call it Cal Wonder. Sturdy plants produce lots of smooth, blocky 3″-4″ fruits with mostly four lobes and thick skin that ripen from peace, man green ✌️ to groovy orange to right-on red. Juicy and crunchy with sweet, mild flavor, and no heat. Eat fresh or stuff with chicken and avocado for a wonderful easy lunch.

Gardening in a hot, dry climate? Meet Cal’s cousin, Yolo Wonder.

• High yields
• Sweet and mild
• Juicy and crunchy
• Harvest any color

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Medium
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25″ deep
• Spacing between plants: 18″-24″ apart
• Spacing between rows: 24″-36″ apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-80 days 

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato