Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden Cal Wonder (Organic)
72 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Golden Cal Wonder Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet-type, with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to disorders. The upright, bushy plants of the Golden Cal Wonder pepper produce large, 4-lobed fruits that measure about 4.5 inches. ~4,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic Golden Calwonder Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To plant Organic Golden Calwonder peppers, you will need to start the planting process about 6-8 weeks before your area’s last frost date. You can use either well-draining soil or go for a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair - both work well for seed starting. Plant those seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil and keep it nicely moist, but don't drown them! A handy trick is to stick your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, give the seeds a drink, but if it's wet, wait for a bit for the soil to dry out. Plant the seeds in this soil in a seed starting tray and keep it in a very warm area, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to keep this area warmer. The seedlings should emerge within 7-10 days. Once the plants are about 6-8 inches tall, you can start the process to harden them off by moving them to a cooler area, around 70 F, to prepare them for being outside! Choose a nice sunny location in your garden or in pots for your plants. Plant them 12-18 inches apart, and space your rows about 2-3 feet apart. Bury the roots completely in the soil. Be sure not to plant hot peppers and sweet peppers close together, as this can lead to cross-pollination!
Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. Sprinkling mulch around the base of the plant can help retain moisture and can also help with suppressing weeds. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. Try companion planting with crops like marigolds and basil. This can help keep pests away and attract pollinators to your garden. Don't forget to give your plants a little support with stakes or trellises to keep them standing tall as they start to grow fruit. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Organic Golden Calwonder Peppers
These peppers are full size when they’ve grown about 3.75 inches long. They will be a bright yellow, and they should have a somewhat glossy sheen. They’ll be ripe somewhere around 72 days after transplanting. When the peppers have grown to their full size and color, you can harvest them with garden shears or a knife by cutting off the peppers, leaving a small stem on the pepper. Be sure to be gentle with the plant so you don’t damage the plant and it can keep producing fruit. Because this is a sweet variety, try not to harvest them too early, because they won’t have their full sweet flavor. Also try to avoid leaving them on the plant for too long, because overripe peppers might be a little bit bitter. Store them in a cool and dry place.
About Organic Golden Calwonder Pepper Garden Seeds
These peppers have probably been passed down by generations for their sweet taste and big size.
These peppers will turn from an emerald green to a bright yellow when they’re ready for harvest. These are great for stuffing, as they grow up to 4 inches in diameter! They have no heat and are sweet peppers.
These peppers can grow pretty tall, so they’re not a great fit for hanging baskets, but they grow well in raised beds, pots, or garden plots.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"If your organic peppers need a boost, try giving them some compost tea! This is the liquid that your compost creates. Dilute it in water and feed a bit to your plants to give your peppers a treat!"
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Organic Golden Calwonder Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 30 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,086 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 4,347 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 17,388 Seeds
- 1 Lb - Approximately 69,552 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Organic Golden Cal Wonder Pepper Color: | Yellow |
| Organic Golden Cal Wonder Pepper Flavor: | Very Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 72 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 |
| Heat Level: | Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to disorders. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Salads, sauteed, topping on pizza |
| Climate Tolerance: | Drought Tolerant |