Description

Golden Cal Wonder Pepper is a classic sweet bell pepper variety known for its vibrant golden-yellow fruit, blocky shape, and thick, crisp walls. The peppers have a mild, sweet flavor and tender texture that make them excellent for fresh eating, salads, stuffing, grilling, and roasting. As they mature, their color deepens and their sweetness becomes more pronounced.

This reliable variety produces sturdy plants with strong yields of uniform, medium to large peppers. Golden Cal Wonder is valued for its consistent performance in home gardens and its ability to set fruit well in warm, sunny conditions. Its bright color and sweet taste make it a standout in both garden beds and kitchen dishes.

• Type: Annual pepper (Capsicum annuum)
• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant: After all danger of frost has passed
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Days to maturity: 70–80 days (green), 80–90 days (golden yellow)

Peppers grow best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture and full sun exposure. Transplant seedlings only when nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm to ensure strong establishment and growth. Mulching helps conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature. Regular harvesting encourages continued production and improves overall yield throughout the season.

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