Peppers, Yolo Wonder - 900 Mg

The Yolo Wonder Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic variety of sweet pepper, notable for its thick-walled, crisp texture and beautiful color change from deep green to bright red at maturity. The 4-5 inch well-lobed, blocky peppers of this variety can be used in so many ways. Whether served raw, grilled, stuffed or used in salads and baked dishes, the Yolo Wonder Pepper provides a sweet, mild flavor to enhance any meal.

Considered a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike, Yolo Wonder Peppers have strong disease resistance, high yields, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Ideal for raised beds, garden plots, and container gardening, these heat-loving peppers flourish in full sun and yield lush foliage and prolific fruit during the growing season.

Why Grow Yolo Wonder Peppers?

Peppers are a great source of nutrition per plant with very little space required with high yield. The Yolo Wonder variety is especially known for its disease resistance, crisp texture, and great storage ability which makes it a fantastic pickle choice and also one for eating fresh.

Yolo Wonder Peppers yield thick-walled, large fruit, measuring 4-5 inches long. And their tolerance to most common pepper bill diseases means we can all have healthy plants and tons of peppers. They are also incredibly versatile around the kitchen, served raw, stuffed, grilled, sautéed or baked into many different dishes.

This is because they store and keep themselves very well once they’ve been picked and maintain firmness and crispness for longer. Suitable for small-space gardening, they can be grown in either containers or garden beds. They ripen from dark green to bright red, and the plants themselves are quite ornamental in the garden and on the dinner plate.

How to Grow Yolo Wonder Peppers

Regardless of if you are planting in an earth garden bed, in a greenhouse, or simply in a patio container, growing Yolo Wonder Peppers is simple and rewarding. These peppers do best in warm temperatures, full sun, and well-drained soil.

Starting Seeds Indoors

For a head start and longer season, start seeds indoors 7-8 weeks before last expected spring frost. Use a seed tray or small pots of a light, free-draining seed-starting mix. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, lightly covering them with soil. Water the soil evenly, but avoid making it soggy, and keep the temperature 70-80°F for ideal germination.

Provide seedlings with 12-16 hours of light a day from grow lights or a sunny window. It takes 7-14 days to germinate. When the seedlings have two sets of true leaves, they can be hardened and prepared for transplanting outside.

Transplanting to the Garden

Once daytime temperatures have hit 70°F and there’s no risk of frost, it’s time to plant out peppers. Select a location that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Get the soil ready by breaking it up with a spade or garden fork and amending it with compost or a well-balanced vegetable fertilizer. 

Row spacing of 24-36 inches, with rows spaced 12-18 been depending on individual plants. Water well after planting and keep the soil moist but well-drained to promote healthy root establishment.

Yolo Wonder Peppers Plant-N-Grow Container Gardening

Well-suited for container growing, Yolo Wonder Peppers are great for small gardens, patios and balconies. Use a well-draining potting mix enriched with compost to fill it. Keep the container in a bright, warm location and water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.

How to Grow Yolo Wonder Peppers

Simple care tips to help maximize yields and ensure healthy growth:

Watering & Mulching

Watering thoroughly, allowing the soil to stay consistently moist without becoming over watered to the point of root rot. Water at the bottom of the plant to help prevent fungus disease. Use mulch around the base to help keep moisture and control weeds.

Fertilizing

When you transplant, use a balanced vegetable fertilizer. Once plants begin to flower, use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer to promote fruit production. Feed every 4-6 weeks for steady growth and bountiful harvests.

Pruning & Staking

Prune lower leaves for better airflow and less disease pressure. If you get heavy fruit loads, stake or cage plants to keep their stems from bending under the weight.

Pest & Disease Management

Planting disease-resistant types like Yolo Wonder Peppers is important but they still need the proper TLC. Monitor plants for aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars, applying neem oil or insecticidal soap as needed. Maintain a weed-free garden to minimize pest home areas.

Harvesting & Storage

Yolo Wonder Peppers can be picked at various stages, based on what you prefer. Harvest when the peppers are green and mature (4-5 inches long); or let them mature to bright red for a sweeter taste.

Harvesting Tips

Use pruning shears or scissors to sever peppers from the plant so you do not damage the plant pulling them off by hand. For better keeping, leave a small piece of stalk on the pepper.

Storage & Preservation

Whole peppers will last 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator. Slice them and freeze them or dry and grind them into pepper flakes for use in seasoning blends for long-term storage.