vegetable variety in zone 8b
California Wonder sweet pepper in zone 8b
California Wonder · Capsicum annuum
- Zone
- 8b 15°F to 20°F
- Growing season
- 260 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
The verdict
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About California Wonder
Mild, sweet, classic green-then-red bell pepper; thick crisp walls. Fresh slicing, stuffing, roasting. Open-pollinated heritage standard, reliable in most home gardens.
Critical timing for zone 8b
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Common challenges in zone 8b
- ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- ▸ Citrus greening risk
- ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils
Modified care for zone 8b
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California Wonder in adjacent zones
Other sweet pepper varieties for zone 8b
- Carmen
Sweet, fruity, slightly smoky; long red Italian frying pepper. Sauteing, roasting, fresh slicing. AAS winner, …
- Shishito
Mildly sweet with occasional spicy surprise (~1 in 10); thin-walled green Japanese pepper. Blistered in oil, t…
- Sweet Banana
Mild-sweet, tangy, pale yellow tapered pepper turning red; Hungarian-style. Fresh, pickling, frying. Heavy pro…
Frequently asked questions
- Will California Wonder sweet pepper grow in zone 8b?
Yes. California Wonder is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 9a, which includes zone 8b.
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Image: "Capsicum annuum", by Eric Hunt, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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