Pepper 'Yolo Wonder'

Pepper 'Yolo Wonder'

Growing schedule: Sow seeds inside from February to March using a propagator, heating mat or lidded seed tray on a sunny windowsill. Pot on into larger pots as needed until temperatures are warm enough to transfer into a polytunnel or glasshouse in May.

Sowing depth: 1cm

Germination: Pepper seeds germinate best in warm soil (21 - 30°C) and so a heated propagator is the ideal place to start them off early in the year. In colder conditions, germination may be slower or less successful. 

Planting distance: 45cm between plants; 50cm between rows

Growing conditions: Peppers need full sun, shelter and warmth. They are cold-sensitive and require high temperatures to grow well; so they aren't well suited to outdoor cultivation in Ireland. Peppers grow best in fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil containing plenty of organic matter. A well-balanced fertiliser such as Topmix Complete 4-3-7 or Biodigester Organic Plant Food 4-3-7 is ideal.

Harvest: From August through to October

Ongoing care: 'Yolo Wonder' benefits from being supported with either canes or string. Although the plants aren't very tall, the fruits are heavy. Once the first fruit has set, feed plants every week or two with a liquid feed high in potassium such as Vinasse Tomato and Plant Food.

Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 25 organic seeds.