Melon Fruit Pepino

🍈 Pepino ‘Melon Fruit’ (Solanum muricatum)

An exotic and eye-catching plant producing sweet, juicy fruits with a flavour between melon and pear 🌿✨ Perfect for greenhouse growing or sunny patios.

🌱 Growing Information

Sow under cover from February to April (II–IV)
Germination: 3–4 weeks at 18–24°C
Transplant outdoors or to large pots in June (VI)
Spacing: 60 × 120 cm
Pinch out tops at ~25 cm to encourage bushy growth
Requires support as plants develop
Grow in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot
Ideal for greenhouse, balcony, or terrace

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Exotic fruiting plant (annual in cooler climates)
✔ Height: Up to 1 m
✔ Position: Full sun ☀️ (sheltered from wind)
✔ Soil: Fertile, well-drained
✔ Harvest Period: July – October (VII–X)
✔ Perfect for: Fresh eating, desserts & unique garden displays

🌼 Special Features

✔ Unique melon–pear flavour 🍈🍐
✔ Sweet, juicy fruits (approx. 150 g each)
✔ Rich in vitamins C, A, K & B 💪
✔ Suitable for pots and greenhouse growing
✔ Decorative and productive plant

📦 Pack Size

10 seeds