{"product_id":"sweet-pepper-california-wonder","title":"Sweet Pepper California Wonder","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShort Summary for Sweet Pepper California Wonder\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCalifornia Wonder is a popular \u003cstrong\u003esweet bell pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e variety producing large, blocky fruits with thick, crisp walls and a mild, sweet flavour. The fruits develop from \u003cstrong\u003egreen to red when fully mature\u003c\/strong\u003e and are excellent for fresh eating, salads, cooking, stuffing and roasting. Plants perform best in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlanting Instructions for Sweet Pepper California Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow during \u003cstrong\u003espring and summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, once temperatures are warm. Seeds can be started in trays and transplanted once seedlings are well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFull sun. Provide approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours of sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSuitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, tunnels and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 × 20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to the supplied packet information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduces large, blocky \u003cstrong\u003esweet peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e with thick, crisp flesh. Fruits are initially green and mature to an attractive \u003cstrong\u003ered colour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable warm growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e75–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest grown in warm conditions, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed regularly with a balanced vegetable fertilizer. Once flowering begins, a fertilizer with adequate potassium can support good fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWatch for aphids, whiteflies, thrips and spider mites. Good airflow and avoiding excessive moisture on the foliage can help reduce disease problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeppers may be harvested \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e or allowed to remain on the plant until they mature to \u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e for a sweeter flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCalifornia Wonder is an excellent all-purpose sweet pepper with \u003cstrong\u003elarge, thick-walled fruits, good flavour and attractive green-to-red colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is suitable for both home gardens and container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds4You","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":49070308360414,"sku":"VEG010","price":15.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/9894\/4990\/files\/Sweetpepper.png?v=1789569322","url":"https:\/\/seeds4you.co.za\/products\/sweet-pepper-california-wonder","provider":"Seeds 4 You (Pty) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}