California Wonder Red Pepper

California Wonder Red is a time-tested, classic bell pepper variety prized for its large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and sweet, crisp flavour. Plants are sturdy, productive, and reliable, making this one of the most popular bell peppers for home gardens.

Fruits begin green and mature to a rich, glossy red with excellent flavour for fresh eating and cooking. This variety performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

Growth habit: Upright and bushy

Sun: Full sun

Spacing: 45-60 cm (18-24")

Container friendly: Yes; grows well in pots and patio planters

Support: Generally not required; light staking may help with heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

California Wonder produces large, 3-4 lobed bell peppers with thick, crunchy flesh and mild sweetness. Fruits are typically ready to harvest approximately 70-80 days from transplant, once fully red and firm.

Excellent for:

Fresh slicing

Stuffed peppers

Roasting and grilling

Freezing and preserving

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Faster establishment and earlier harvest

Reliable yields in containers and garden beds

Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting.

Well suited for: home gardens, patios, families, and anyone looking for a dependable, sweet red bell pepper.