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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Wonder 300 this page | 65 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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