California Wonder 300 Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, 25 Seeds

California Wonder 300 Sweet Bell Pepper is a classic heirloom variety prized by gardeners for its large, blocky, thick-walled fruits and dependable yields. The peppers ripen from glossy green to vibrant red, offering a sweet, mild flavor that is perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and freezing. This variety has been a garden favorite for generations and performs well in both in-ground beds and containers.

Whether you are growing a kitchen garden or adding color to your vegetable patch, California Wonder 300 delivers reliable results. The compact plants produce uniform, four-lobed peppers that are ideal for market growers and home gardeners alike. Start seeds indoors and transplant after the last frost for a bountiful harvest.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety known for large, blocky, thick-walled peppers
• Fruits mature from green to bright red with a sweet, mild flavor
• High-yielding plants that perform well in gardens and containers
• Non-GMO seeds, open-pollinated and suitable for seed saving
• Versatile peppers excellent for fresh use, stuffing, roasting, and freezing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (tender perennial in warm climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones; perennial in zones 9–11
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Germination Requirements: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; soil temperature 75–85°F
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start California Wonder 300 seeds indoors in a warm, bright location 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep the soil evenly moist. Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days when soil temperatures are between 75–85°F. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off gradually before moving outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil and space plants 18–24 inches apart. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, and apply a balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Mulching around plants helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Peppers are ready to harvest when they reach full size and desired color, typically 70–85 days after transplanting. For the sweetest flavor, allow fruits to ripen fully to red.

What's Included

25 California Wonder 300 Sweet Bell Pepper seeds.