Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Sweet) California Wonder – Classic Sweet Bell Peppers

Grow one of the most beloved sweet pepper varieties with Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Sweet) California Wonder Seeds — a trusted classic that delivers large, thick‑walled bell peppers with crisp, juicy flesh and rich flavour straight from your own garden. This versatile variety produces abundant crops that are perfect for eating fresh, roasting, stir‑frying or stuffing.

🌶️ Key Features

• Delicious Sweet Bell Peppers: Produces classic blocky green fruits that ripen to vibrant red, with sweet, thick walls ideal for many culinary uses.

• Reliable Yields: Heavy cropping throughout the season, giving you plenty of harvests for salads, cooking or preserving.

• Easy to Grow: Performs well in greenhouses, polytunnels, containers or sunny outdoor spots — perfect for gardeners of all skill levels.

• Versatile in the Kitchen: Excellent fresh in salads, grilled, roasted, sautéed or stuffed with your favourite fillings.

• Nutritious & Colourful: A good source of vitamin C and other nutrients, sweet peppers add vibrant colour to meals.

🌱 Growing Tips

• Sow Indoors: February–April for best results, in seed trays 0.5 cm deep in moist compost.

• Plant Out: Transplant seedlings after frost risk has passed (May–June) into warm, well‑drained soil or containers in a sunny spot.

• Harvest: Enjoy fresh green fruits early in the season, or leave to turn red for the sweetest flavour. Typical harvest runs July–October.

Perfect for homegrown salads, Mediterranean dishes, stuffed peppers and more — grow your own sweet bell harvest with California Wonder! 🌞