{"product_id":"bell-pepper-california-wonder-nelson-garden","title":"Bell pepper 'California Wonder'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-known and tasty pepper variety that produces lovely lacquer-red fruits. With it's large and juicy fruits, it is one of the most popular varieties of sweet pepper and is known for its sweet taste and mildness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'California Wonder' pepper has a rounded shape and usually reaches a size of 10-12 cm in diameter. Its fruits are thick and fleshy with a shiny red color when ripe, but they can also be harvested as green or yellowish when unripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for growing in greenhouses and in warm, protected locations outdoors. It is well suited for growing in gardens, pots or pallet collars. Harvesting green fruits yields more fruits but the red ones have a sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in nutritious and loose soil, water regularly. Remove the 1st fruiting body for a larger harvest. Shower often, which prevents insect infestation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePepper 'California Wonder' is an ideal vegetable to use in salads, raw vegetable dishes or to be stuffed and grilled. It can also be used to make paprika sauces or frozen for later use. Its sweet taste and crunchy texture make it a popular choice for cooking and culinary purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety is relatively easy to grow and thrives in nutrient rich soil with good drainage. It needs regular watering and protection from pests and diseases. Does not tolerate standing in water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBell pepper is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and iron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feb - March. Sow in moistened seed soil and keep moist, cover with plastic or put in mini greenhouse. Set warm for germination (+20°C). After emergence, bright and cooler. Use additional lighting. When the plants are big enough to handle, put 1\/pot in fertilized soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimum soil temperature at sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-28 degrees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm \/ 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny and sheltered, greenhouse preferred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight (finished plant):\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shower frequently, which prevents insect infestation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August - October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended to grow hydroponically:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52134885523803,"sku":"90854","price":35.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8099\/5092\/files\/Sweet-pepper-california-wonder.jpg?v=1769727421","url":"https:\/\/growtowers.eu\/products\/bell-pepper-california-wonder-nelson-garden","provider":"Grow Towers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}