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- Days to maturity
- 72–73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
California Wonder (Cal Wonder) is the classic open-pollinated green bell and still the yardstick for the type. Fruit is blocky, 3 to 4 lobed, about 4 inches square with thick, firm walls, glossy deep green and ripening to red if you leave it. Plants are upright, around 30 inches, and keep bearing all season. Ripening takes roughly 68 to 89 days depending on the stage you harvest. Sow indoors roughly eight weeks ahead of the final frost, keep it warm for even germination, and set out once nights are dependably mild. Because the fruit is heavy, staking helps when plants are loaded. Reliable, widely adapted and easy to save seed from.
California Wonder traits
- Open-pollinated heirloom bell
- Blocky fruit about 4 inches square with thick walls
- Glossy deep green ripening to red
- Upright plants around 30 inches, continuous bearing
- About 68 to 89 days to harvest
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Seed saving
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Wonder this page | 72–73 days | — | — |
| Bell Boy | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Gold | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Purple | 72 days | — | — |
| Canary | 72 days | — | — |
| Corno di Toro Rosso | 72–85 days | — | — |
| Cuneo | 72 days | — | — |
California Wonder FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is California Wonder?
California Wonder (Cal Wonder) is the classic open-pollinated green bell and still the yardstick for the type. Fruit is blocky, 3 to 4 lobed, about 4 inches square with thick, firm walls, glossy deep green and ripening to red if you leave it.
How many days to maturity is California Wonder?
California Wonder is listed at 72–73 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does California Wonder compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
California Wonder: 72–73 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Bell Boy (72 days), California Wonder Gold (72 days), California Wonder Purple (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is California Wonder good for?
California Wonder is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, seed saving.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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