Golden Cal Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds – Large Blocky Yellow Bell | 72 Days (Capsicum annuum)

Golden Cal Wonder is a classic heirloom sweet bell pepper — a Capsicum annuum beloved by gardeners and cooks for its large, blocky 4″ square fruits, smooth golden-yellow skin, and exceptional sweetness. One of the earliest-maturing yellow bells available at just 72 days, it’s an outstanding choice for Northern gardeners with shorter seasons. Equally at home in raised beds, containers, or in-ground gardens. Zero heat — pure sweet flavor.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Sweet Bell — Heirloom
• Pod Size: Large, blocky — 4″ square
• Pod Color: Green → Deep Golden-Yellow at maturity
• Flavor: Sweet, mild, crisp — no heat
• Days to Maturity: 72 days
• Best Use: Slicing, stuffing, roasting, salads, fresh eating

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
• Provide 12–16 hours of light daily until transplant
• Transplant outdoors when daytime temps reach 60–65°F and nights stay above 50°F
• Space plants 12–16 inches apart; harden off for several days before transplanting
• Avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist; mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Provide shade if intense heat causes wilting
• Grows well in containers and raised beds
• Early maturity makes it ideal for short-season Northern gardens

Harvest

Harvest at green stage for continuous production, or allow to fully ripen to deep golden-yellow for maximum sweetness. Always cut with scissors or a knife — never pull — to protect fragile stems.