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Planting Instructions for California Wonder Pepper Seeds
- Location: Choose a site with full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
- When to Plant:
- Indoors: Start seeds 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost.
- Outdoors: Transplant after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently above 65°F.
- Soil Prep: Loosen soil and enrich with compost or aged manure. Ideal soil pH is 6.0–6.8.
- Sowing Depth: Plant Todd’s Seeds California Wonder Pepper seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Spacing: Transplant seedlings 18–24 inches apart in rows spaced 24–36 inches apart.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water at the base to prevent fungal issues and blossom end rot.
- Care:
- Fertilize every 3–4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Provide support or staking if plants become heavy with fruit.
- Harvest: Pick peppers when they are firm and full-sized (usually 4 inches), green or allowed to ripen red for sweeter flavor. Frequent harvesting encourages more fruit production.