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Pepper Bell - California WonderThe Pepper Bell California Wonder, 'Capsicum' is an excellent stuffing pepper. California Wonder is sweet, flavorful, and commonly grown in short climates. The California Wonder is good for stuffing and is also tasty enough for salads. They are excellent for cold climates and in longer season climates the peppers will turn bright red after green. The California Wonder Bell Pepper has more vitamin C than an orange. The peppers are 4. 5 inches long x 4 inches wide and have thick flesh. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. . ... more
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