{"product_id":"california-wonder","title":"Green Pepper California Wonder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"608\" class=\"\"\u003eCapsicum California Wonder (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom sweet pepper variety known for its blocky shape, thick walls, and rich green to deep red colouration when mature. Each fruit typically measures 10–15 cm in length and develops a sweet, crisp flavour, making it ideal for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing, or slicing into salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"945\" class=\"\"\u003eThis variety grows on bushy, upright plants that reach approximately 60–75 cm in height, producing high yields of uniform, four-lobed fruit. It is prized for its reliability, disease resistance, and excellent garden performance, especially under the warm, sunny conditions typical of South African summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1553\" class=\"\"\u003eRenowned for both culinary versatility and easy cultivation, California Wonder remains one of the most widely grown sweet pepper varieties worldwide and is particularly well suited for home gardens, urban containers, and small-scale farming across most regions in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Repellant and Pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile not a pollinator magnet, its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003edense growth suppresses weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and deters some insect pests.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEncourages\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebeneficial predatory insects when intercropped with flowering herbs like dill or chamomile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Medicinal Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, stir-fries, or salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePopular in Mediterranean, Asian, and African cuisine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUsed traditionally to support circulation and digestion due to vitamin content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003evitamin C and beta-carotene (vitamin A)\u003c\/strong\u003e – immune and skin health boosters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003evitamin B6 and folate\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting metabolism and brain function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvides \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eantioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e that combat cellular stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Shelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThick-walled fruits\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estore well, maintaining quality post-harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConsistent and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003ehigh-yielding\u003c\/strong\u003e even in variable climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for urban gardens and patios in pots or grow bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThick skin makes fruits resistant to splitting and suitable for short-term storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Wonder flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\/Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e20-30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14-21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40x45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-80 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fruit 10-15 cm \/ Plant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e60–75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sun \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers a well drained \u003ca title=\"Substrate\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/soil\/substrate\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Amendment\" title=\"Amendments\"\u003eamendments\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Craft Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Craft%20Soil\"\u003epre-made soil\u003c\/a\u003e containing all the necessary base additives. Ideal pH 6.0–6.8.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaintain even moisture, especially during flowering and fruit set. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse organic \u003ca title=\"Mushroom Compost\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/mushroom-compost\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e tea or \u003ca title=\"Vegetative Fertilisers\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Vegetative\"\u003ebalanced fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e monthly. Use \u003ca title=\"Flowering Fertiliser\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Flower\"\u003epotassium fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e when fruiting.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers moderate humidity (50–70%) with good airflow to reduce fungal risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerforms well in most South African provinces with warm summers (Gauteng, KZN, Limpopo, Eastern Cape). Protect from wind and frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood airflow to reduce disease risk, achieved with proper plant spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBenefits \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebeing planted alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\" title=\"Carrot Options\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/onion-texas\" title=\"Onion Texas Grano\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\" title=\"Basil Options\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebasil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/spinach-swiss-chard-fordhook-giant\" title=\"Swiss Chard Spinach\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\" title=\"French Marigold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarigolds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Basil Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"French Marigold\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Clover Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for pest control and soil health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Follow with \u003ca title=\"Peas Greenfeast\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\"\u003epeas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Clover Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid same family (nightshades or brassicas) in the same bed for 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Plant after nitrogen fixers to restore nutrients. Namely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/red-clover\" title=\"Red Clover\"\u003ered clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/white-clover\" title=\"White Clover\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/lucerne-aurora\" title=\"Lucerne Aurora\"\u003elucerne\u003c\/a\u003e (alfalfa), \u003ca title=\"Peas Greenfeast\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\"\u003epeas greenfeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvoid planting with fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebroccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecauliflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e – may inhibit growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.1g (18 Seeds)","offer_id":46984275722483,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.4g (72 Seeds)","offer_id":46984275755251,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/CaliforniaWonderSingle1.png?v=1749206805","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/california-wonder","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}