Multi-Color Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds – California Wonder Mix (Capsicum annuum)

Multi-Color California Wonder Bell Pepper Mix – Heirloom, Organically Grown

Capsicum annuum | Annual | 68–78 Days to Maturity

America’s favorite bell pepper — now in a stunning multi-color mix. This collection brings together the legendary California Wonder and its Golden variety, delivering a vibrant harvest of green, golden yellow, orange, and red blocky fruits from a single planting. Developed since the late 1920s, California Wonder set the standard for what a bell pepper should be: sturdy, thick-fleshed, generously sized, and reliably productive across a wide range of climates. These heirloom, open-pollinated seeds are organically grown and carry natural tobacco mosaic virus resistance — a must for serious vegetable gardeners.

Plant Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Heirloom Sweet Bell Pepper Mix (California Wonder + Golden Cal Wonder)
• Days to Maturity: 68–78 days from transplant
• Fruit Size: Large, blocky 4-lobed bells, up to 4 inches in diameter
• Color Range: Green → Golden Yellow → Orange → Red
• Heat Level: None (0 SHU) — crisp and sweet
• Plant Height: 22–30 inches; upright, sturdy frame
• Organic & Open-Pollinated: Yes

Soil & Water

Plant in deeply worked, well-drained soil with generous organic matter; target pH 6.0–6.8. Water deeply and consistently — 1 inch per week is ideal. Avoid overwatering or letting soil dry out completely between sessions.

Planting & Growing Tips

• Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Sow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix; maintain 75–85°F (24–29°C) soil temperature. Germination: 6–15 days.
• Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed; space plants 12 inches apart in full sun.
• At planting, add a generous scoop of compost to the planting hole and follow with compost tea every 2–3 weeks for the first 6 weeks.
• Mulch 1–2 inches around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Container-friendly: grows well in 5-gallon pots for patios, balconies, and indoor growing year-round.

Harvest Tips

• Harvest at any color stage — green for crispness, yellow/orange/red for increasing sweetness and nutrition.
• Red peppers contain twice the vitamin C and 11× the beta-carotene of green peppers.
• Use garden scissors to cut fruit cleanly from stems. Pick frequently to encourage new fruit set.
• Refrigerate fresh for up to 2 weeks; slice and freeze for long-term use.