Description

Classic bell pepper flavor with dependable garden performance. Yolo Wonder is the time-tested red bell prized for its crisp bite, low-acid sweetness, and clean, peppery aroma that shines raw or cooked. Think market-fresh bell character with great texture and a smooth finish—perfect for salads, sheet-pan roasts, stuffed peppers, and snack platters.

The plants are sturdy and prolific, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched, compact habit that sets heavy clusters of blocky fruit. Deep green foliage frames large, three- to four-lobed pods that average 3½ to 5 inches. They mature from glossy green to a saturated, fire-engine red that signals peak sugar and perfume. Thick, meaty walls blister and peel beautifully over flame, hold shape when stuffed, and keep a satisfying crunch for raw snacking and pickling.

Bite into a fully colored pod and bright garden sweetness arrives first, followed by a mellow, buttery finish. In the kitchen, Yolo Wonder is a natural for crudités, fajitas, kebabs, and oven bakes; charred and peeled, it purées into a silky crimson sauce or soup; dried at peak color and ground, it yields a sweet, brick-red powder that lifts rubs, eggs, and roasted vegetables. Selected for uniform shape, high yields, and reliable ripening, this trusted Capsicum annuum brings armfuls of showpiece color and everyday versatility to any garden or patio.