Pepino Melon seed Melon pear or sweet cucumber Exotic fruit 10 seeds.(#5736)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Climate | Continental |
| Common Name | Solanum muricatum |
| Color | Gold |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| MPN | none |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Type | seeds |
| Growth Stage | Seedling |
| Watering | Medium |
| Genus | fruiting bush |
| Number In Pack | 20 seeds |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Broadleaf |
| Features | Edible |
| Safety | Child Safe |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Pepino can be grown from seed. planting seed, start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Then they will be ready to plant out in the garden when the temperature warms up. In warm climates, pepino can fruit year-round, though more commonly the plant will begin flowering in spring, or when nighttime temperatures are 65 F (18 C) or above. Fruit will then form throughout spring, summer and through fall. New pepino plants have been known to fruit after 4-6 months, though will usually fruit within the first 12 months. The pepino bush produces self-fertile purple and white flowers. From the time the pepino bush flowers until the fruits are ready to harvest is around 60-80 days.