Sweet Pepper Seeds - California Wonder HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Price	Savings
Packet	$3.25
1 Ounce Package	$13.95
1/4 Pound Package	$29.95	46%
1 Pound Sack	$64.95	71%
5 Pound Sack	$279.95 ($55.99/Lb.)	75%
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Green to Red, 5-6 Inches Sweet Pepper
85 Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Availability & Turnaround Time

All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.

Category	Shipping Period
All Seeds:
Zones 2 – 10	Year-Round
Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First):
Zones 8 – 10	Early-Mid March
Zones 7	Mid-Late March
Zones 6	Late March - Early April
Zones 5	Early-Mid April
Zones 2 – 4	Late April - Early May
Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First):*
Zones 2-4	Mid September
Zones 5	Mid-Late September
Zones 6	Late September
Zones 7	Late September - Early October
Zones 8-10	Early October

We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.

Product Description

Heirloom "California Wonder" Pepper Vegetable Seeds - Sweet Bell Pepper

Hands down, California Wonder is the classic sweet bell pepper. Familiar to all vegetable gardeners for ages, this classic heirloom pepper has set the standard since the late 1920�s. California Wonder Pepper vegetable seeds are easy grow; just sow them in a sunny spot with well drained soil and enjoy a bountiful harvest.�

Fast Facts

Name:	California Wonder Pepper
Botanical Name:	Capsicum annuum "California Wonder"
Type:	Heirloom, Green-to-Red Sweet Pepper
Size at Maturity:	4" x 6"
Days to Maturity:	85 Days
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Time:	Warm Season
Sowing Method:	Indoor Sow
Planting Depth:	1/4"
Plant Spacing:	12" - 18"
Seeds per Pound:	NA
Hardiness Zones:	All
Ships:	Year-round

Planting Instructions

Planting Peppers (Capsicum annuum, sweet or hot)
Peppers are a hardy, warm season crop that enjoys full sun and loamy, well draining soil with a neutral pH.
Peppers, hot or sweet, can be quite easy to grow, but a little patience is required. Most varieties will take at least 85 days from sprouting to harvest.
While they are pest tolerant, peppers can be susceptible to mildews so they will prefer a warm and dry climate. Keep in mind however, that while pepper plants grow well in warm summer temperatures, many varieties will wait until nights begin to reach cooler temperatures to produce the bulk of their harvest.
For best results, seeds should be started indoors approximately 8-10 weeks before last expected frost date. Temperatures must be at least 70 degrees for good germination rates.
When starting seeds, it is recommended to start three to a pot and thin the weakest seedling, leaving the remaining two to grow as one plant.
Approximately one week before transplanting outdoors, harden off seedlings and prepare your plot with fertilizer or organic material, making sure your soil temperatures are at least 65 degrees consistently, or else seedlings will not survive the transplant.
Seedling pairs should be placed about 18 to 24 inches apart.
Tip: put a few match heads and a teaspoon of fertilizer in the hole before planting, peppers appreciate the sulfur.
Peppers will appreciate a stake or cage for stability, especially when they begin to fruit.
They need a well drained bed, but consistent moisture is also important -- plastic sheeting or mulch can be good ideas for retaining moisture, but a drip irrigation system can be a good approach as well.