Capsicum Californian Wonder is a prolific, fast-growing variety beloved by home gardeners across Australia and worldwide. These classic heirloom vegetable seeds produce crisp, thick-walled, bell-shaped fruits that turn from green to red, growing to 3-4 in long. An excellent source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, the California Wonder capsicum offers a mild flavour that is perfect for fresh salads, healthy snacking, cooking, and preserving. Produced using organic methods, these capsicum seeds are easy to grow and care for - perfect for gardening with kids. Capsicum Californian Wonder plants will thrive in large pots or directly in the ground. Harvest the fruits while green and slightly bitter for a sharp flavour that cuts through rich dishes, or let them mature to red for a sweet, mild crunch. The longer they’re left to ripen, the sweeter they’ll be! Explore Mr Fothergill’s full range of spring vegetable seeds for more delicious varieties to choose from.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Pots
Growing notes: Sow California Wonder capsicum seeds 5mm (1/4 in) deep in trays of seed-raising mix. Keep moist. Thin seedlings into 12cm (4 in) pots when large enough to handle, and plant them in their final position when about 15cm (6 in) tall. For best results, prepare the soil by adding organic material and a good quality fertiliser

Seedlings will emerge in 10-14 days.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes
Easy to Fast: Yes