{"product_id":"organic-pepino-melon-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Organic Pepino Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eOrganic Pepino Melon is a fruiting plant grown for its smooth, oval-shaped fruits with a mild, sweet melon-like flavor. This organic variety is cultivated without synthetic chemicals and is well suited for home gardens, containers, and small-scale fruit production. The plant grows as a compact shrub and produces edible fruits over an extended season in suitable climates. 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