California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most famous and dependable heirloom bell peppers ever introduced. Celebrated for its large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness, this garden favorite produces abundant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red. Easy to grow and highly productive, California Wonder remains one of the finest all-purpose sweet peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow California Wonder?
Classic heirloom bell pepper. Produces large, thick-walled fruits with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. One of the most dependable sweet peppers ever introduced.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripened red peppers develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for classic bell pepper flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
California Wonder has been a home garden favorite for generations because it simply delivers year after year. If someone asks us to recommend one dependable heirloom bell pepper, this variety is always near the top of the list. It's an excellent choice for both first-time and experienced gardeners.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
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