California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper

California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper seeds — the gold standard of bell peppers and a staple in home gardens across America. This classic heirloom variety produces large, blocky, thick-walled peppers that start out deep green and ripen to a brilliant red, becoming sweeter and more flavorful with each passing day. Crisp, juicy, and versatile, California Wonder is perfect for stuffing, stir-frying, roasting, grilling, or eating fresh right off the plant.

A tried-and-true variety that has stood the test of time, California Wonder delivers reliable, abundant harvests season after season. Once you taste a homegrown bell pepper, you'll never go back to store-bought!

Planting Instructions

• Start indoors: 8–10 weeks before last frost date
• Sow depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep
• Germination: 10–14 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C); use a heat mat for best results
• Transplant outdoors: After last frost when nighttime temps stay above 55°F (13°C)
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours per day)
• Watering: Water consistently and deeply; 1–2 inches per week; avoid letting soil dry out completely
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8); amend with compost for best yields
• Quantity:  approx. 40 seeds
• Days to maturity: 75 days to green; 90–100 days to full red ripeness
• Harvest: Pick green for crisp flavor or wait for full red for maximum sweetness

Tip: Peppers love heat!