Carolina Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds

Carolina Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper

Grow your own vibrant, sweet bell peppers with the Carolina Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper — a classic open-pollinated variety prized for its thick walls, crisp texture, and rich, sweet flavor. Perfect for home gardeners looking for a reliable, high-yielding pepper that transitions beautifully from green to red as it matures.

• Open-pollinated, heirloom variety
• Large, blocky fruits with thick walls
• Sweet, mild flavor — great fresh, roasted, or stuffed
• Matures from green to deep red
• High-yielding and disease-resistant

Planting Instructions

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Planting Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C). Use a heat mat for best results.
• Germination Time: 10–21 days.
• Transplant Outdoors: After all frost danger has passed and soil temps are consistently above 60°F.
• Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart.
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day).
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging.
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 75 days to green stage; 90+ days to full red.
• Each pack contains: 40 seeds.

Tip: Peppers love warm soil and warm nights. Mulching around plants helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.