Orange Wonder Seeds

Information: As a bell pepper variety, the Orange Wonder is not hot at all, however it produces bright orange-coloured, bell-shaped fruits with a strong sweet flavour. Although the peppers can be eaten when they are green, it is not until they are fully ripe that they develop their maximum vitamin content.

The bushy plants have a very high yield of fruits. Although the plants do not produce the largest fruits, they more than make up for it with the sheer number and delicious taste. You can use them when they’re orange or green; they can be eaten fresh in salads or salsas or they can be cooked, fried, stuffed, barbecued or pickled.

Care: Germination temperature is between 20°C  and 28°C (germination period: 7-18 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised permeable soil and should not be left in standing water. They should be placed in a sunny, sheltered place with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, if not more. Take care to place Californian Wonder Bell Peppers in a sunny position when planting them outside (do not do so until after the last frost). To keep them over the winter, cut them back by 20cm after harvesting and place them in a pot in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Growing Guide and in the Chili Journal.