{"product_id":"pepino-dulce-melon-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Pepino Dulce Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"549\"\u003ePepino 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. 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