Golden California Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Start Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. Peppers also grow well in containers or raised beds. Golden California Wonder, because it matures early, makes a good choice for Northern gardeners.
Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the Golden California Wonder Pepper plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.
Harvesting: Harvesting sweet peppers is basically a matter of personal preference regarding color and sweetness. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the sweeter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.
Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, then cut it open and remove the Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Open Pollinated, Sweet Pepper, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 4,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Start Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds indoors in peat pots about 8 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Sow them 1/4" deep and keep the soil at 80-85 degrees F until germination; provide sunlight or a grow light for 12-16 hours a day. When the outdoor temperature reaches 60-65 degrees F during the day and no less than 50 degrees F at night, transplant the seedlings 12-16" apart. Exposing the plants to the weather for several hours a day before transplanting may help prevent shock. Peppers also grow well in containers or raised beds. Golden California Wonder, because it matures early, makes a good choice for Northern gardeners.
Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weeds under control; mulching the Golden California Wonder Pepper plants may help with this. If excess heat and sun cause the plants to wilt, provide shade.
Harvesting: Harvesting sweet peppers is basically a matter of personal preference regarding color and sweetness. Generally, the longer the peppers mature on the vine, the sweeter they will taste. Mature peppers, however, signal the plant to stop producing; if the peppers are picked when still at the green stage, the plant will go on producing. Always use a knife or scissors to remove peppers to prevent damage to the fragile stems.
Seed Saving: Keep in mind that peppers will cross pollinate with other varietes of pepper, so isolation or caging may be necessary to preserve genetic purity. Allow the pepper to fully mature, then cut it open and remove the Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds. Spread out the seeds to dry for about two weeks. Store Golden California Wonder Pepper seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Open Pollinated, Sweet Pepper, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 4,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Yellow