Calwonder Red Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The classic pepper, sweet and productive!

The Calwonder Red Pepper is a classic variety producing square fruits, 8-10 cm in diameter, green then red when ripe. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this pepper offers thick, crisp, and very sweet flesh. It matures in 70-80 days (green) and 90-100 days (red). The bushy plants reach 60-75 cm in height. The skin is 6-8 mm thick. It is a prolific producer. Perfect for eating fresh, grilled, or stuffed. A must-have in any Quebec garden!

Why choose the Calwonder Pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Very productive – Abundant harvest all summer long

✅ Thick wall – 6-8 mm, crisp and juicy

✅ Versatile – Green or red, depending on preference

✅ Compact plants – Ideal for small gardens

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (March-April). Transplant after the last frost when the soil temperature reaches 18°C ​​(early June). Full sun, rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 45-60 cm apart. Maturity: 70-80 days (green), 90-100 days (red). Harvest: July-September. Harvest regularly to encourage production.

Producer's advice

💚 Essential indoor start (short season)

🫑 Harvest green or wait until red (sweeter)

☀️ Constant heat = maximum production

💧 Regular watering = no bitterness

Culinary uses

The Calwonder pepper is perfect fresh in salads, grilled, stuffed, sautéed, roasted, and canned. Its versatility and mild flavor make it a must-have vegetable. Sweeter red than green!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (March-April)
• Germination temperature: 24-29°C
• Germination: 10-21 days
• Depth: 0.5-1 cm
• Individual pots
• Essential constant warmth
• Acclimate gradually before planting

Plantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 18°C
• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich generously with compost
• Spacing: 45-60 cm
• Black mulch recommended (heat)
• Protect from the wind

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Avoid wetting the foliage (diseases)
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Recommended stake (heavy fruit)
• Monitor for aphids and slugs
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)

Harvest :

• 70-80 days after sowing (green)
• 90-100 days after sowing (red)
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
  • Green: full size, firm and glossy
  • Red: uniform bright red color
• Cut with pruning shears (do not pull out)
• Harvest every 3-5 days
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fits well in zone 4b with interior start

✅ Reliable production all summer long

✅ Essential black mulch (heat)

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Calwonder red pepper, sweet pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Annual, bushy
• Maturity: 70-80 days (green), 90-100 days (red)
• Plant height: 60-75 cm (compact)
• Fruit size: 8-10 cm (square)
• Shape: Square, 3-4 lobes
• Color: Green, then red when ripe
• Flesh: Thick (6-8 mm), crisp, sweet
• Flavor: Sweet and mild (sweeter red)
• Spacing: 45-60 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🥗 Fresh in salads – Raw, sliced ​​or diced
• 🔥 Grilled – On the BBQ or in the oven
• 🫔 Stuffed – Meat, rice and cheese
• 🍳 Sautéed – With onions and garlic
• 🍕 Pizza – Slices or cubes
• 🥘 Roasted – Oven Caramelized
• 🫙 Canned – Marinated or frozen
• 🌮 Fajitas – Grilled Strips

Preparation :

• Wash, cut, remove seeds
• Raw: slice or dice
• Cooked: grilled, roasted or sautéed
• Sweeter red than green

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 7-10 days (perforated bag)
• Best fresh, just picked
• Freezing: blanch or raw (diced)
• Can also be marinated or dehydrated
• Red does not keep as long as green
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)