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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Americas
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Golden Cal Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
5" long, 4" wide, thick walls. Peppers start out green then turn to yellow with an orange blush when mature. Excellent variety for short season climates.
Planting Pepper
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 16 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24"–36" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop. |
| Direct Sow | For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Peppers can be harvested green or left on the vine to mature to bright orange and very sweet. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- Alice B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/18/26Great germination rate!
Just in the transplant stage but very happy with results so far!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Alice,
We're so happy to hear your Golden Cal Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds had such great germination! That's awesome that you're already at the transplant stage - your peppers are off to a fantastic start! These Golden Cal Wonders are going to reward you with beautiful thick-walled sweet peppers that turn from green to golden yellow when ripe. They're such reliable producers and perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, or cooking. Your transplants are going to love getting established and growing into strong pepper plants! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Donald S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/6/245 Stars
Great germination rate and they were transplanted in the garden and doing well!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Rose F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/3/245 Stars
Seeds took a while to germinate but be patient. Plants are now magnificent.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Stephanie J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/2/245 Stars
Can only review germination at this time. These Cal Wonder Pepper seeds germinated within 4 days using 'paper towel' method. Quite pleased already!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Jermy A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/16/235 Stars
First time growing these so I don't have too much to say about them other than great packaging and delivered in a timely manner