Here’s a description of the sweet bell peppers ### 1. **California Wonder** - **History**: This variety has been a staple in gardens since the 1920s. It's a classic sweet bell pepper. - **Appearance**: The fruits are large, blocky, typically about 4 inches long and 4 inches wide. They start green and ripen to a deep, glossy red. - **Flavor**: Mild, sweet flavor with a crisp texture when fresh. Great for salads, grilling, stuffing, or cooking. - **Growth**: Plants grow to about 24-30 inches tall, and produce high yields. Matures in about 70-75 days. Grown in both greenhouses and gardens. - **Uses**: Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, and adding vibrant color to dishes when fully ripe. ### 2. **Oda Purple** - **Appearance**: Known for its striking deep purple color, the Oda bell pepper is a compact, blocky fruit about 3-4 inches long and wide. - **Color**: Starts out as dark purple and ripens to a reddish-purple when fully mature. - **Flavor**: Similar to other bell peppers but with a slightly sweeter flavor. It has a tender skin and thick walls, making it good for fresh eating or cooking. - **Growth**: The plants are relatively compact, reaching about 18-24 inches in height, making them suitable for small spaces or container growing. They mature in about 70-80 days. - **Uses**: Adds vibrant color to fresh dishes like salads, and is also great for cooking. ### 3. **Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers** - **Appearance**: These bell peppers come in three vibrant colors—red, yellow, and orange. Each color represents a different stage of ripeness or a distinct variety. - **Red**: Typically the ripest, with a rich, sweet flavor. - **Yellow**: Slightly less sweet than red, but still mild and crisp. - **Orange**: Falls between red and yellow in sweetness, with a bright, fruity flavor. - **Flavor**: All are sweet and mild, with red being the sweetest, followed by orange and yellow. Their flesh is thick and juicy, making them ideal for a variety of uses. - **Growth**: These bell peppers grow similarly to other varieties, with plants reaching about 24-30 inches tall. Maturation typically occurs in 70-80 days. - **Uses**: Ideal for fresh eating, grilling, roasting, stuffing, and as colorful additions to salads and cooked dishes. Each variety brings its own unique color, sweetness, and versatility, perfect for both raw and cooked applications. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=ss==s=s=ss==ss=s==s=s=s=s Seed Shipping: Free to US and Canada Low Shipping fee- no matter how many seeds you order! Add this item to your cart and keep shopping- at https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Greenoakie =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!