Yolo Wonder is a warmth-loving sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) variety from Vilmorin. It produces large, blocky fruits with an attractive gloss. The packet contains 0.5 g of seeds.
Variety features
- Large, blocky fruits weighing about 250–300 g.
- Fruits ripen gradually, turning from dark green to bright red when fully ripe.
- Medium vigour and a compact habit make care and harvesting easier.
- Tolerates temperature swings well and is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.
Growing
- Sowing: February to April; seeds germinate in about 10–14 days at 20–26 °C.
- Planting out: into open ground or polytunnels from May to June.
- Spacing: about 40–50 cm between plants and 50–80 cm between rows.
- Position: sunny.
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moderately moist and well-drained.
- Watering: regular, ideally at soil level.
Use
The fruits are suitable for eating fresh, for salads, pickling, stuffing and baking, as well as for lecho and sauces. The variety can be grown in open ground, in a greenhouse and in pots on a balcony or terrace.
