California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds – 30 Heirloom Seeds for Planting

California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper is a classic heirloom variety prized for its thick-walled, blocky fruits that mature from glossy green to vibrant red. These versatile peppers are perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and adding sweet flavor to salads and stir-fries. As a garden favorite, California Wonder delivers reliable yields and performs well in both garden beds and containers.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these heirloom seeds offer a rewarding growing experience. The plants are sturdy and productive, producing uniform, 4-lobed peppers that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own sweet bell peppers from your backyard garden.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with sweet, mild flavor
• Thick-walled, blocky fruits that turn from green to red
• Versatile for fresh eating, cooking, and stuffing
• Productive plants suitable for garden beds or containers
• Easy to grow from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (frost-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: Upright bushy plant
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 70-80 days from transplant
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil temperature around 75-85°F for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off gradually before moving to the garden after all danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, and apply a balanced fertilizer according to package instructions. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest peppers when they reach desired size and color—green for a tangy flavor or red for maximum sweetness.

What's Included

30 California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper seeds.