Capsicum — California Wonder seeds
California Wonder Capsicum is a well-known pepper variety producing bright-red and green fruit. The fruit of this capsicum variety is sweet, crisp, and high in vitamin A and C. Fruit can grow up to 10cm long, and will start green and become red as it matures. California Wonder Fruit can be harvested when green or red. Capsicum is easy to grow and produces well. California Wonder Capsicum prefers a sunny location, but can handle partial shade. Plant California Wonder Capsicum in well-draining, fertile soil.
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Capsicum annuum | 30 seeds per packet
Start in seed trays in a protected area (indoors or inside a greenhouse) or sow direct in garden beds or pots. California Wonder Capsicum can be grown all year around in some climates*, but best sown when the temperatures are consistently above 25°C. Sow seeds 4mm deep. Keep soil moist. Transplant seedlings out when they have reached 10cm high after the last frost. Leave 40 to 60cm between transplanted seedlings or seeds, and approximately 80 to 100cm between rows of California Wonder Capsicum. Germination occurs within 10 to 20 days. California Wonder Capsicum reaches full maturity within 70 to 110 days.
*Sowing times may vary depending on your climate. See our planting guide for California Wonder Capsicum below.
Cool Climates: September to December
Temperate Climates: August to December
Arid Climates: September to May
Subtropical Climates: August to March
Tropical Climates: January to December