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Golden Cal Wonder' brightens up any dish using sweet peppers—stuffed, stir-fried, or grilled. Peppers start out green, then ripen to sunburst yellow with a blush of orange. Freezes well.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 65–75 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Sweet Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 22"–30" tall and wide
Variety Info: 5" long, 4" wide, thick walls. Peppers start out green then turn to yellow with an orange blush when mature. Excellent variety for short season climates.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Sprouts in: 10–25 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Peppers can be harvested green or left on the vine to mature to bright orange and very sweet.
- Alice B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 18, 2026Great germination rate!
Just in the transplant stage but very happy with results so far!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 19, 2026Hey Alice,
We're so happy to hear your Golden Cal Wonder Sweet Pepper Seeds had such great germination! That's awesome that you're already at the transplant stage - your peppers are off to a fantastic start! These Golden Cal Wonders are going to reward you with beautiful thick-walled sweet peppers that turn from green to golden yellow when ripe. They're such reliable producers and perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, or cooking. Your transplants are going to love getting established and growing into strong pepper plants! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Donald S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 20245 Stars
Great germination rate and they were transplanted in the garden and doing well!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Rose F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 3, 20245 Stars
Seeds took a while to germinate but be patient. Plants are now magnificent.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Stephanie J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 2, 20245 Stars
Can only review germination at this time. These Cal Wonder Pepper seeds germinated within 4 days using 'paper towel' method. Quite pleased already!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Jermy A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 16, 20235 Stars
First time growing these so I don't have too much to say about them other than great packaging and delivered in a timely manner
