Pepper Sweet Yolo Wonder Seeds

Pepper Sweet Yolo Wonder Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic sweet pepper variety producing large, blocky fruits with thick walls and excellent flavour.

 

Known botanically as Capsicum annuum Yolo Wonder, this variety is valued for its reliable cropping and versatility in the kitchen.

 

Yolo Wonder offers abundant glossy green fruits that ripen to bright red, making it one of the most admired choices for home gardens, allotments, and kitchen use.

 

Its vigorous growth and dependable yields make it a favourite for gardeners seeking high quality sweet peppers.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 1.5 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or under glass

Germination 14 to 21 days at 20–25°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun and sheltered sites

Height 60–75cm with upright bushy growth

Harvesting July to October with fruits ripening from green to red

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors or under glass. Space plants 45cm apart in rows or containers.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Pepper Yolo Wonder thrives in sunny, sheltered sites and benefits from feeding with a high?potash fertiliser once fruits set. Suitable for borders, greenhouses, and containers. Protect young plants from slugs and aphids.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, greenhouses, and kitchen gardens. Yolo Wonder produces large, blocky fruits ideal for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh salads. Highly suitable for home gardeners, allotments, and culinary use. Excellent for reliable cropping and versatile cooking.

 

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