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Capsicum 'California Wonder'

Capsicum annuum 'California Wonder' · Solanaceae

A classic blocky sweet pepper with thick, crisp walls, ripening from green to brilliant red. The benchmark capsicum for stuffing, roasting and salads.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Warm Temperate, Subtropical, Tropical
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 0.8 m H
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: intermediate
Sowing depth: 6 mm
Method: Raise in trays and transplant
Germination: 10-21 days
Days to harvest: 75-90 days
Best sown in: spring
Seed storage life: 3 years