CAPSICUM Yolo Wonder - 20 seeds

The 60cm compact plants with dense foliage produce an abundance of sweet and crunchy, emerald coloured thick-walled capsicums that mature to a beautiful scarlet red. It makes a great low-calorie choice for an afternoon snack. Sweet Capsicums add flavour and nutrients to any meal.

This is an improved strain of 'California Wonder' with better disease resistance and as such this variety is tolerant to the tobacco-mosaic virus.

Sow & Care Instructions

Sow seeds indoors in seed flats - Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost date in your area, 5-6mm deep with soil temperatures 21-26 oC - you may need to use a bottom heat pad or electric propagator. Liquid fertilize seedlings every 7-10 days. Choose a well-drained sunny position and transplant 45cm apart when the danger of frost has passed and when soil is 20 degrees.

Harvest using a sharp instrument, pick first fruits when they reach usable size, this helps accelerate the growth of the other capsicums on the plant. Leave some on to mature, to colour and sweeten up.

Tips: Plant in fertile, well-composted soil, mulch and provide adequate water. It helps to use row cover early in the season giving the plants extra warmth, especially in the southern states including Sydney (applicable for Australia). Side dress when flowers begin to form. It is a great companion plant for basil. Warmth is essential for a good fruit set. Pick fruit regularly to prolong cropping.

*Important Note

These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram). DO NOT eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Keep them away from children and animals. Wear gloves and thoroughly wash your skin with water and soap after touching the seeds. Treated seeds do not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. These treated seeds are strictly for propagation or growing in the garden only. THE RESULTANT CROP IS EDIBLE.

Fungicide seed treatment may be an AQIS (Biosecurity, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Government of Australia) requirement for certain seed varieties. Treated seeds may be dyed a distinct colour. Read the label on the seed packet before usage.