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Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum annuum 'California Wonder'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
The gold standard for home garden bell peppers since 1928, this reliable heirloom produces thick-walled, blocky peppers that are perfect for stuffing, grilling, or eating fresh. Known for consistent production and excellent disease resistance, it's the variety that taught generations of gardeners how to grow peppers successfully. The classic choice that never goes out of style.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, pepper hornworms, flea beetles, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, blossom end rot, anthracnose.