California Wonder Bell Pepper is a time-tested heirloom variety prized for large, blocky fruits with four thick-walled lobes. Peppers reach approximately 4 by 4¾ inches and are excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, salads, and fresh market use. Harvest at about 70 days for crisp green peppers with a fresh, grassy flavor, or let them mature to approximately 85 days for fully red fruits with greater sweetness and complexity. Strong foliage helps shade developing peppers, while tobacco mosaic virus resistance adds useful protection in the garden. With sturdy walls, dependable shape, and a generous harvest window, California Wonder is a practical classic for home gardens and containers.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1/26. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%

Why Choose California Wonder Bell Pepper?

• Large blocky fruits: Harvest substantial peppers with a classic four-lobed shape and thick walls.
• Green or red harvest: Pick at about 70 days for crisp green peppers, or wait until about 85 days for sweeter, fully red fruit.
• Thick-walled texture: Enjoy sturdy peppers that hold their shape well for stuffing, grilling, roasting, and slicing.
• Tobacco mosaic virus resistance: Grow with added protection against an important pepper disease.
• Heirloom and open-pollinated: Grow a long-established variety known for dependable garden performance and classic bell-pepper flavor.
• Non-GMO seeds: Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• When to Start: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Peppers need a long, warm growing season.
• Warmth: Sow about ¼ inch deep and keep the seed-starting mix warm and evenly moist for steady emergence.
• Light: Provide bright light as soon as seedlings emerge to encourage sturdy, compact growth.
• Hardening Off: Gradually expose seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting.
• Sun and Soil: Plant after frost danger has passed in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Peppers perform best when soil and nighttime temperatures are warm.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart, or use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and reduce weed competition.
• Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting, then fertilize according to the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage instead of fruit.
• Harvesting: Use clean scissors or pruners to cut peppers from the plant. Pick green or leave fruit on the plant to mature red for a sweeter flavor.

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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Stuffed: Fill thick-walled peppers with grains, beans, meat, vegetables, or cheese and bake until tender.
• Roasted: Roast whole or in pieces to deepen the pepper's natural sweetness.
• Grilled: Grill halves or thick slices as a colorful side dish or topping.
• Fresh: Slice green or red peppers for salads, sandwiches, dips, and snack plates.
• Sautéed: Cook with onions and herbs for fajitas, omelets, pasta, pizza, and grain bowls.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested bell pepper, not seeds. Per 1 medium raw green bell pepper, approximately 119g. Values vary with color, size, ripeness, and growing conditions.)

• Calories: Approximately 24.
• Total Fat: Approximately 0.2g (0% Daily Value).
• Sodium: Approximately 3mg (0% Daily Value).
• Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 6g (2% Daily Value).
• Dietary Fiber: Approximately 2g (7% Daily Value).
• Total Sugars: Approximately 3.5g.
• Protein: Approximately 1g.
• Vitamin C: Approximately 95mg (106% Daily Value).
• Vitamin A: Approximately 18µg RAE (2% Daily Value).
• Vitamin B6: Approximately 0.2mg (12% Daily Value).
• Potassium: Approximately 261mg (6% Daily Value).

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: California Wonder is an open-pollinated heirloom variety. Fruit size, color, flavor, and productivity can vary with climate, soil, pollination, and growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Protect them from heat and moisture until planting.
• Planting Zones: Peppers are warm-season plants and should be transplanted outdoors after frost danger has passed. Use your local planting calendar and growing zone to time sowing and transplanting.

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