Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Cultivar Group)

Origin:

Capsicum plants are native to the Americas.  The 'Golden Wonder' heirloom capsicum variety was developed sometime in the 1920's or early 30's.

Culinary Uses:

Can be picked when full sized and green or left to ripen further and picked when golden yellow for a sweeter flavour.  Great stuffed, chopped and added to casseroles, used as a  pizza topping, or just eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.

Growing Tips:

'Golden Wonder' capsicums should be kept well watered or growth may be stunted.  Avoid over-fertilising or bushes will produce lots of leaves at the expense of flowers.  Grows best at a soil pH range between 6.0 and 7.0.  Will produce best when planted in full sun but can also be grown under light shade.  

When To Sow:

Sow 'Golden Wonder' capsicum seeds all year round in subtropical and tropical regions, or from September to November in temperate regions of Australia.

How To Sow:

Sow seeds 6mm deep spacing plants about 45cm apart to allow plenty of room for growth.

Time To Germination:

Capsicum seeds take between 12 and 24 days to germinate.

Time To Harvest:

Your first 'Golden Wonder' capsicums should be ready to harvest 9 to 11 weeks after sowing.  Harvest capsicums regularly to encourage further flower production.