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California Wonder 300 Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

California Wonder 300 (XP 300) is Asgrow's 1965 improvement on the classic, adding tobacco mosaic virus resistance to the familiar thick-walled, blocky, 4-lobed bell.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

California Wonder 300 (XP 300) is Asgrow's 1965 improvement on the classic, adding tobacco mosaic virus resistance to the familiar thick-walled, blocky, 4-lobed bell. Leafy plants set about 4 or 5 green fruit that ripen to red, and it does well where the season is cool. A solid choice for gardeners who like the old California Wonder shape but want a bit of built-in disease protection.

California Wonder 300 traits

  • California Wonder type from Asgrow, 1965
  • Thick-walled blocky 4-lobed fruit
  • Green ripening to red
  • About 4 or 5 fruit per leafy plant
  • Performs in cooler seasons
  • Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus

Good for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Stuffing
  • Cool-climate gardens

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
California Wonder 300 this page65 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——
ArapahoAbout 65 days——
Ariane65–70 days——
Atris65–80 daysIndeterminate—
Autopick65–75 days——

California Wonder 300 FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is California Wonder 300?

California Wonder 300 (XP 300) is Asgrow's 1965 improvement on the classic, adding tobacco mosaic virus resistance to the familiar thick-walled, blocky, 4-lobed bell. Leafy plants set about 4 or 5 green fruit that ripen to red, and it does well where the season is cool.

How many days to maturity is California Wonder 300?

California Wonder 300 is listed at 65 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 300 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

California Wonder 300: 65 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is California Wonder 300 good for?

California Wonder 300 is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, cool-climate gardens.

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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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