California Wonder Heirloom Bell Pepper Seeds – 25 Seeds for Summer Garden

California Wonder is a classic heirloom bell pepper prized for its thick, sweet walls and reliable performance in home gardens. The plants produce blocky, four-lobed peppers that start green and mature to a brilliant red, offering a mild, sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and freezing. This variety has been a garden favorite for generations and thrives in warm summer conditions, making it an excellent choice for vegetable beds, raised gardens, and containers.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting, California Wonder bell peppers are easy to grow and rewarding to harvest. The compact, bushy plants set fruit abundantly when given plenty of sunshine and consistent moisture. Enjoy a steady supply of crisp, colorful peppers from midsummer until frost.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety known for sweet, thick-walled fruit
• Peppers mature from green to vibrant red
• Blocky, four-lobed shape ideal for stuffing and slicing
• Productive plants perform well in gardens and containers
• Excellent for fresh use, cooking, roasting, and freezing

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplant
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently warm (75–85°F) and moist. Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots and harden them off gradually before moving outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Plant in a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Peppers can be harvested green or left to ripen to red for a sweeter flavor. Use clean scissors or pruners to cut the fruit from the plant to avoid damage.

What's Included

25 California Wonder Heirloom Bell Pepper Seeds.