Capsicum Californian Wonder Vegetable Seeds

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Size

Popular heirloom variety.
Fruit changes from green to red with maturity.
Capsicums grow up to 10 cm.
Suitable for container growing.
We do not ship to Tasmania or WA due to quarantine restrictions.

CAPSICUM ‘Californian Wonder’ Vegetable Seeds

‘Californian Wonder’ is a reliable, heavy producer of large, blocky sweet capsicums. The fruit is thick-walled, juicy, and crisp, with a mild, sweet flavour. Peppers can be picked green for a fresh taste or left to ripen fully to a rich red, developing extra sweetness and higher vitamin content. This variety is highly nutritious, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, and perfect for stuffing, roasting, stir-fries, or fresh in salads.

Plant Type:

Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: Typically up to 60 cm, sometimes taller with good fertility

Sow When:

Germinate best between 20–25°C soil temperature
Temperate: Spring to early summer
Subtropical: Spring to early summer
Tropical: Spring to early summer
Arid: Early spring or late summer—sow in cooler periods to avoid heat stress
Cool Climate: Spring—start seeds indoors to extend the season

Germination:

Depth: Sow seeds 5 mm deep
Position: Full sun for best yields; partial shade tolerated in very hot climates
Sow Where: Start seeds indoors or in trays; transplant when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves and danger of frost has passed

Soil Type:

Details: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0; enrich with compost before planting

Spacing:

Plant Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants
Row Spacing: 60–75 cm apart

Details:

Days to Harvest: 70–80 days after transplanting
Peppers can be picked green or allowed to ripen fully on the plant for maximum sweetness.

Growing Tips:

Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging—capsicums are sensitive to drought stress.
Mulch around plants to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Apply a balanced fertilizer or liquid feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth and fruiting.
Stake plants if needed to support heavy fruit loads.
Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.
For cooler climates, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and harden off seedlings before planting out.

Product Specifications

Open pollinated.
Heirloom variety.
No Chemical Treatment.
Non-GMO.
Seeds per gram: 165.
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum.
We do not ship to Tasmania or WA due to quarantine restrictions.

Capsicum Growing Guide

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum

Capsicums are warm season, frost tender annuals to 60 – 90 cm tall; generally staking them is a good idea. Seeds germinate best at 20 – 30°C soil temperature. Sowing at too low a temperature will cause delayed or failed germination.

In Temperate Areas: sow in early spring – either inside with extra bottom heat by using a bottom heat propagator; behind a sunny window or on top of a hot water system; if sowing outside wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Generally, if starting capsicum inside then sow seed 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. By sowing early there will be time for a good crop to be produced before the first frost in winter.

In Subtropical Areas: sow March – October in frost-free areas; wait for spring in areas that receive frost.

In Tropical Areas: all year but avoid January – February above 32˚C can affect fruit set.

Soil Type: fertile, well drained, garden loam with a pH of 5.5 – 7.0; prepare the soil by adding compost. If stakes are required then put them at the same time as transplanting takes place to avoid later root disturbance. Providing support to keep fruit clear of the ground helps keep fruit clean and prevents slug and snail damage.

Germination period: 10 – 21 days (longer if the soil is cool); liquid feed the seedlings once germinated.

Planting depth: 6 mm deep
Position: full sun
Sow Where: into seedling pots to reduce transplant shock; transplant when the soil is warm
Plant Spacing: 40 – 50 cm between plants; 60 – 90 cm apart between rows
Details: keep well fertilised and watered; avoid high nitrogen fertilisers as these will promote leaf growth at the expense of fruit. In fruit fly areas the fruit should be protected by bagging
Harvest: 16 – 20 weeks: pick early fruit green to encourage fruiting