Heirloom Pepino Seeds - Fruit Plant

Pepino melon is a warm-season fruiting plant grown as a small bush or semi-trailing shrub. It is suited to mild tropical and subtropical climates and performs best in warm, frost-free conditions. The plant produces smooth, oval fruits with mild sweetness and grows well in well-drained, fertile soil. It is commonly grown in garden beds or containers with regular moisture and stable warm temperatures.

Features

• Compact bush or semi-trailing growth habit
• Produces sweet edible oval fruits
• Suitable for mild tropical and subtropical climates
• Can be grown in containers or garden beds
• Requires consistent moisture and warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum muricatum
• Common Name (US): Pepino Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Variety
• Growth Habit: Small bush or semi-trailing shrub
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 10-21 days at 20-25°C in moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 0.5-1.5 m height, 1-2 m spread
• Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm between plants