Golden California Wonder: The Versatile Sweet Pepper for Cool-Climate Gardens

Discover the Golden California Wonder pepper, a highly regarded open-pollinated variety that stands out for its exceptional orange-yellow hue and sweet flavor. Ready for harvest in just 60 days for green peppers or 70 days for fully ripe golden fruits, this pepper variety is renowned for its high yields and remarkable ability to set fruit even in cooler conditions. With its sturdy 24-30″ tall plants, this pepper has been a favorite among gardeners since its introduction, offering both productivity and adaptability.

The Golden California Wonder pepper boasts thick-walled, 4-4.5″ fruits that are perfect for a wide range of culinary applications. Their crisp texture and sweet taste make them ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, or adding a vibrant touch to salads and stir-fries. The peppers transition from green to a radiant yellow with an orange blush when fully mature, adding both visual appeal and flavor complexity to your dishes. Their ability to perform well in cool temperatures extends the growing season, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in various climates.

These peppers thrive when planted 12″ apart, allowing ample space for their compact yet productive growth habit. The plants are known for their sturdiness and upright structure, reaching heights of 24-30″, which makes them suitable for both garden beds and container growing. Golden California Wonder peppers are everbearing, ensuring a continuous harvest throughout the season. Their high yield potential and cool-tolerant nature make them a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to maximize their pepper production.

Growing Success Tips:

• Provide full sun exposure for optimal growth and fruit development
• Maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid waterlogging
• Support plants with stakes or cages to prevent breakage when laden with fruits
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued production

Golden California Wonder peppers offer an exceptional combination of flavor, productivity, and adaptability. Whether you’re a home gardener or market grower, these peppers will brighten up your garden and your plate with their golden hue and sweet taste. For best results, start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date to give plants a head start on the growing season.

Product Features

• Open-pollinated variety
• 60 days to green harvest, 70 days to golden
• 4-4.5″ thick-walled fruits
• High-yielding and cool-tolerant

Growing Information

• Plant spacing: 12″ apart
• Plant height: 24-30″
• Prefers full sun exposure
• Well-draining, fertile soil

Key Benefits

• Versatile culinary use from fresh eating to cooking
• Extended harvest period due to cool-temperature tolerance
• Vibrant golden color adds visual appeal to dishes
• Sturdy plants suitable for various growing setups