Bell Pepper - California Wonder

Growing Instructions for Bell Peppers - California Wonder

<div class="ExternalClass1F970CB2DE4A434FBD40CE14E1470C8C"><h3>Planting<br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Start seeds indoors in January through February; transplant outdoors March through April </h4></li><li><h4>Plant seedlings 18–24" apart<br></h4></li></ul><h3>Sun<br></h3><ul dir="" style=""><li><h4>Full sun; provide afternoon shade once temps exceed 95°F</h4></li></ul><h3>Water<br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Keep soil evenly moist; water deeply 1–2 times/week </h4></li><li><h4>Mulch to keep roots cool</h4></li></ul><h3>Soil<br></h3><ul dir="" style=""><li><h4>Rich, well-drained soil with compost<br></h4></li></ul><h3>Care<br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Fertilize lightly after flowering </h4></li><li><h4>Protect from extreme heat with shade cloth</h4></li></ul><h3><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span>Harvest<span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Pick green peppers at ~70 days </h4></li><li><h4>Allow to turn red for sweeter flavor<br></h4></li></ul><div><br></div></div>

Did you know that bell peppers are botanically considered fruit? They're technically berries! Also, the majority of green peppers are just unripe red bell peppers.

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