Bell Pepper Seeds - California

California bell pepper plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, branching growth habit and steady, uniform development during the frost-free growing season. They are well adapted to warm and temperate climates and perform reliably in open garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Plants grown from seed establish well in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from consistent sunlight and regular watering. This variety is commonly used for seasonal vegetable gardening where balanced growth and good air circulation are maintained.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal bell pepper garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Bell pepper

• Seed type / variety: California bell pepper

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 4 to 6: March to April indoors, May to June outdoors

  • Zones 7 to 9: February to March indoors, April to May outdoors

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February outdoors

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; warm soil temperatures with consistent moisture

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil should remain evenly moist

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart