Golden Californian Wonder Pepper
Golden Californian Wonder Pepper
1 Packet (Approx 15 Seeds )
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Characteristics
Appearance
This pepper variety boasts square-shaped fruits that transition in color from green to bright yellow as they mature. The plants are sturdy and upright, typically reaching 22-30 inches in height.
Taste Profile
The peppers have a thick but mild flesh, making them excellent for stuffing and cutting into salads. Their exceedingly sweet flavor enhances the taste of various dishes.
Yield
The plant is ever-bearing and produces a heavy crop. It takes approximately 78 days from sowing to harvest, with a germination time of 10-21 days. Fruits are best harvested when they have reached full size and color.
Growth Type
This variety grows as a bushy, upright plant. It can be cultivated as cordons with supports or as a smaller, bushier plant with pinched tips.
Cultivation Environment
Prefers a warm, sunny environment and thrives in greenhouses or conservatories. It can also be grown outside in a sheltered, fertile location with sufficient warmth.
Reliability
The Golden Californian Wonder is a reliable, ever-reliable variety, especially when grown under the right conditions. It's known for its consistent heavy yield and sweet flavor.
Cultivation Notes
Sow seeds from February to April, ideally in March, in a greenhouse with heat. Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have two pairs of leaves. When 4-5 inches tall, plant in a greenhouse or conservatory. Keep moist and use tomato-type fertilizer when flowering. Harvest when fruits have reached full size and color.
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Plant Hight / Spread
Height:50-80cm. Width: 30-40cm
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Positioning
Full sun
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Hardiness
Half Hardy
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Ideal Location
Greenhouse, Polytunnel
In Summary:The Sweet Pepper Golden Californian Wonder is a reliable and prolific variety, ideal for UK growing. It produces square, thick-fleshed, sweet yellow peppers, excellent for stuffing and salads. It requires a warm, sunny environment, preferably in a greenhouse or conservatory, and benefits from regular watering and fertilization. This variety is particularly attractive for its heavy yield and ease of growth, making it a favorite among gardeners.