{"product_id":"california-wonder-sweet-bell-pepper","title":"California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 weeks before last frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C); use a heat mat for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when nighttime temps stay above 55°F (13°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently and deeply; 1–2 inches per week; avoid letting soil dry out completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8); amend with compost for best yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days to green; 90–100 days to full red ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick green for crisp flavor or wait for full red for maximum sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Peppers love heat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48239047770326,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/california-wonder-sweet-bell-peppers-in-garden.png?v=1778461478","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/california-wonder-sweet-bell-pepper","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}