{"product_id":"capsicum-californian-wonder-seeds-organic","title":"Capsicum - Californian Wonder seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCapsicum Californian Wonder (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian Wonder is the classic sweet bell capsicum, with large blocky four-lobed fruit and thick walls. Pick them green for a crisp, grassy flavour or leave them on the plant to ripen red and sweeten right up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 5mm deep in punnets and raise undercover, as capsicum needs real warmth to get moving. Germination is best at 20 to 30°C and takes 7 to 21 days. Transplant to 40 to 50cm apart once the weather has warmed and all frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start undercover August to September, plant out November to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to December, raising early seedlings undercover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round, best in the dry season (April to August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, free draining soil kept evenly moist. Stake the plants once fruit sets, as a loaded branch snaps easily. Mulch to hold moisture and keep the roots cool, and feed with a balanced fertiliser through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick green fruit from about 10 to 12 weeks once they reach full size and feel firm and heavy. Leave them another three or four weeks to turn red for extra sweetness. Cut with a short stem rather than pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178849698104,"sku":"ORVA027","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/capsicum-californian-wonder-seeds-organic-7614206.jpg?v=1785234806","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/capsicum-californian-wonder-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}