Pepino Dulce Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant

Pepino dulce melon is a warm-season, semi-woody perennial plant often grown as an annual in many regions. It develops a bushy to spreading growth habit and produces smooth fruits under suitable conditions. The plant thrives in mild to warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. It adapts well to garden beds and container cultivation, where consistent warmth and moderate moisture support steady growth.

Features

• Bushy to spreading plant with semi-woody stems
• Suitable for mild to warm climates
• Adapts to garden beds and container cultivation
• Prefers full sun and fertile soil
• Benefits from consistent moisture during growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum muricatum
• Common Name (US): Pepino Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit plant seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy, semi-woody perennial (grown as annual)
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: January to March
  • Cooler regions: February to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 3 weeks in warm temperatures (20–25°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, organic-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 0.6 to 1.5 meters height, 0.6 to 1 meter spread
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart