Pepino Seeds - Fruit Plant

Pepino is a perennial fruiting plant commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates. It produces smooth, oval fruits with creamy yellow skin that may develop purple stripes as they mature. The plant has a compact, bushy growth habit and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. Pepino grows best in warm conditions with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, making it suitable for home gardens and edible landscapes.

Features

• Bushy fruiting plant with oval fruits
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Produces creamy yellow fruits with purple striping at maturity
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for home gardens and edible landscapes
• Compact growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum muricatum
• Common Name (US): Pepino Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruiting Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial shrub, commonly grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 70-80°F (21-27°C) in consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 2-3 feet tall, 3-4 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart