Cal Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Cal Wonder Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom bell pepper that forms large, blocky, thick-walled fruit with 3 to 4 lobes, ripening from glossy deep green to vibrant red. The upright, prolific plants are dependable producers of crisp, sweet peppers about 4 inches long, long favored by both market and home growers.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Heirloom, tender annual, organic
• Days to maturity: 65 to 89 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 12 inches
• Germination: 6 to 15 days at 75 to 85°F soil
• Seeds per packet: about 50 (about 4,421 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Gardens of all sizes, including containers and raised beds
• Gardeners who want a reliable, prolific bell pepper
• Stuffing, thanks to large blocky fruit
• Fresh eating, salads, grilling, and stir-fries
• Market growers needing uniform, shippable peppers

How to grow

Start seeds in warm soil at 75 to 85°F and sow about 1/4 inch deep. Grow in full sun in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, spacing plants 12 inches apart. The compact, bushy plants stay productive through the season and resist common diseases. Harvest green for a milder taste or let the fruit ripen red for the sweetest flavor and highest vitamin content.

Flavor profile

The thick walls are crisp and juicy with a mild, sweet flavor that deepens as the peppers ripen from green to red, good raw, stuffed, or grilled.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want flavorful, productive crops grown the natural way.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.