Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'California Wonder'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: California Wonder

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency)
Sweet (0 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape
Bell

Fruit Size
Medium (4" to 6" in length)

Fruit Color
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance
Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
Potato Virus Y (PVY)
Phytophthora Blight
Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV)
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 1
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 2
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 3
Pepper Mottle Virus (PepMV)
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)
Stip

Seed Type
Open-pollinated

Usage
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Stuffing
Roasting
Pickling

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity
Mid (69-80 days)