Sweet pepper Yolo Wonder - organic seeds

Pepper ‘Yolo Wonder’ – Late and Productive Variety

The Yolo Wonder is a highly productive, late-ripening pepper variety. It produces large, square fruits that start dark green and turn red when fully ripe. The flesh is sweet and flavorful, making it ideal for various culinary uses.

Growing Tips for Pepper ‘Yolo Wonder’

Sowing

Sow indoors in February-March at a constant temperature of at least 23-24°C (73-75°F).

• Maintain a warm, humid environment with sufficient light and regular watering.
• Some pepper varieties require extra heat to germinate. If seeds do not sprout, increase the temperature slightly (above 25°C/77°F if necessary).
• Transplant seedlings into pots once they have 3-4 true leaves.
• After the last frost, move them to their final growing location, preferably under shelter.

💡 Tip: Like tomatoes, burying the stem up to the first leaf encourages strong root development.

Cultivation and Care

• Peppers thrive in well-drained, organic-rich soil. Improve soil fertility with compost or well-rotted manure.
• Keep the soil consistently moist through regular, even watering. Avoid prolonged dry spells, as they can affect fruit quality and growth.
• In cooler regions (north of the Loire), peppers grow best in a greenhouse. Outdoor cultivation is possible if summer is warm and not too humid. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot, such as against a wall.
• In northern areas, pinch the main stem once the plant has around ten fruits to direct energy into existing fruit rather than new growth. Pinch side shoots with fruit two leaves after the last fruit.
• Provide support for taller varieties to prevent branches from breaking under the weight of the fruit.

Fertilization

Feed plants during the growing season with organic fertilizers, such as foliar sprays made from diluted nettle manure or other organic plant feeds.

Diseases and Prevention

Peppers are susceptible to powdery mildew, one of their main threats.

👉 Prevention Tips:

• Practice crop rotation to maintain healthy soil.
• Avoid wetting leaves when watering.
• Ensure good air circulation between plants.
• Spray regularly with nettle or horsetail manure to strengthen the plants.
• Use seaweed powder as a natural booster.

Harvesting

Peppers are harvested from July to October, about 5-6 months after sowing.

• Green peppers can be picked early while still growing.
• Orange and red peppers should be left to ripen fully before harvesting.

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