California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Heirloom Seeds

California Wonder is one of the most popular large heirloom bell peppers, an American garden favorite that grows on sturdy, easy-to-manage plants. It produces blocky 4-inch, 3 to 4 lobe fruits packed with crunch, ready to mature about 75 days after planting.

At a glance

• Variety: California Wonder sweet bell pepper
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Fruit: 4-inch, 3 to 4 lobes
• Days to maturity: about 75 days
• Sun: full sun
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights
• Season: spring or summer

Best for

• Fresh snacking and salads
• Stuffing and sauteing
• Home gardeners who want a reliable bell pepper
• Productive sunny garden beds

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in trays under lights and grow on until transplant size. Transplant after night temperatures stay above 50F, spacing plants 24 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block. Maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Sweet, crisp, and mild with the classic crunch of a fresh bell pepper.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.