{"product_id":"california-wonder-bell-pepper-seeds","title":"California Wonder Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eCalifornia Wonder Bell Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom variety that has earned its place as a garden favorite for generations. Introduced in the early 20th century, this dependable pepper produces sturdy, easy-to-grow plants that adapt well to a wide range of growing conditions. The fruits are large, well-shaped, and thick-walled with a crisp texture and juicy bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eCalifornia Wonder peppers are valued for their consistent yields and reliable performance in home gardens. The sweet, mild flavor makes them ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and stuffing. This variety is also known for its natural resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and is a good source of vitamins A and C, making it both productive and nutritious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eApproximate Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30 seeds (Standard home-garden packet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Wonder Bell Pepper\u003cbr data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eCalifornia Wonder bell pepper produces sturdy, upright plants that reach about 18–30 inches tall. This classic variety sets large, blocky peppers with four distinct lobes and thick, crisp walls. Fruits typically mature at 5–6 inches long and are known for their juicy texture and mild, sweet flavor. California Wonder is widely adapted, consistently productive, and valued for its resistance to tobacco mosaic virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"966\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main season crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 77 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"542\"\u003ePeppers are warm-season plants that grow best once temperatures have settled and the risk of frost has passed. With proper warmth, sunlight, and steady moisture, pepper plants reward gardeners with sturdy growth and reliable harvests throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"899\"\u003ePeppers thrive in warm conditions and should only be planted outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Ideal growing temperatures range from \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e70–80°F during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e60–70°F at night\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants prefer warm, well-drained soil and perform best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions, with a soil pH around \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"918\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"985\"\u003ePeppers are best started indoors and transplanted into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eStart seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e8–10 weeks before the last expected frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003ePepper seeds may take longer to germinate and seedlings grow slowly at first\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eTransplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures stay consistently warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eSpace rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e24–36 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eWater thoroughly after transplanting to help roots establish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. Peppers typically need about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e1 inch of water per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially while fruits are developing. Avoid letting plants dry out completely, as inconsistent moisture can affect fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003ePeppers benefit from balanced nutrition but should not be over-fertilized. As plants begin flowering and setting fruit, switch to a fertilizer higher in phosphorus and potassium. Too much nitrogen can result in lush foliage with fewer peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eMost pepper varieties reach maturity in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e60–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the variety and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eBell peppers are often harvested green once fruits are full-sized and firm. Allowing peppers to ripen fully on the plant will result in sweeter flavor and higher vitamin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eUse hand clippers or gently cut peppers from the plant to avoid breaking branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003ePepper plants can produce multiple fruits per plant throughout the season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eStoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eSweet peppers can be stored for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003etwo weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cool location around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e50–55°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hot peppers may be used fresh, dried, or preserved. For drying, harvest peppers as they begin to change color and hang plants upside down in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003ePeppers are generally hardy but may occasionally attract pests such as aphids or spider mites. These issues are typically minor and can be managed with organic treatments if needed. Fungal diseases are uncommon but should be addressed promptly if symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003ePeppers are self-pollinating, but insects can occasionally transfer pollen between varieties. To prevent hot and sweet peppers from crossing if saving seeds, plant them farther apart. Cross-pollination does not affect the current season’s fruit, only the seeds produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703266574638,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0284\/7534\/files\/California-Wonder-Bell-Peppers1.webp?v=1768952967","url":"https:\/\/backyardharvestseeds.com\/products\/california-wonder-bell-pepper-seeds","provider":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}