Wonder Bell Pepper Seed
Best high-yield choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant bell peppers.
Discover the Wonder Bell Pepper Seed from Territorial Seed Company, a hybrid variety perfect for vegetable gardening. These plants are known for their overachieving nature and disease resistance, producing a staggering amount of fruit throughout the season. The peppers mature from a deep green to a vibrant red, offering a sweet, snappy flavor. Ideal for warm-season planting, these annuals thrive in full sun and require moderate watering. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before transplanting for a bountiful harvest of delicious bell peppers.
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Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
/ Capsicum annuum
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking consistent, abundant harvests for kitchen use
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing classic, versatile sweet pepper flavor
- Sustainable growers interested in seed saving and shorter growing seasons
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in high-disease areas needing robust, modern hybrid resistance
- Chefs requiring thick-walled peppers for heavy-duty roasting applications
- Impatient growers living in regions with limited summer heat
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Prolific fruit production ensures a heavy harvest throughout the entire season.
Disease Resistance
Robust protection against TMV and ToMV keeps plants healthy and thriving.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a classic sweet and snappy crunch when fully ripened red.
Germination Reliability
Solid seventy percent minimum rate provides consistent starts for home gardeners.
Growth Vigor
Hybrid genetics drive overachieving plant development in full sun conditions.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires indoor starting and careful timing to maximize the growing window.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity
70 days
Seed Depth
0.635 cm (1/4 inch)
Soil Temperature for Germination
70–90°F
Minimum Germination Rate
70%
Plant Spacing
30.48 cm (12–18 inches)
Row Spacing
60.96 cm (24–30 inches)
Seed Life
2 years
Features
- Prolific fruit production all season long
- Ripens from green to blazing red
- Overachieving and disease-resistant plants
- Hybrid variety for enhanced performance
- Sweet and snappy bell pepper flavor
- Suitable for transplanting after true leaves develop
- High resistance to TMV and ToMV
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional reliability and high quality of the Wonder Bell Pepper seeds. Reviews frequently highlight robust germination rates and vigorous plant growth, leading to impressive yields of large, sweet peppers. This dependable performance establishes the seeds as a superior choice, offering excellent value and consistent results even for novice growers.
Know before you buy
These peppers typically reach maturity in 70 days. This timeline begins once you transplant the seedlings into your garden.
For the best results, start your seeds indoors 8 to 12 weeks before your planned transplant date. This gives the plants the head start they need to thrive during the warm season.
Yes, the Wonder Bell variety is specifically bred for disease resistance, including high resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV).
Space your plants 12 to 18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow. If you are planting in rows, keep those rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart.
Wonder Bell peppers start as a deep green and eventually ripen to a vibrant, blazing red. They offer a sweet, snappy flavor at both stages, though they are sweetest once fully red.
These seeds germinate best in warm soil, ideally between 70°F and 90°F. Plant them at a depth of 1/4 inch for optimal growth.
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