{"product_id":"pepino-seeds-fruit-plant-for-home-gardens","title":"Pepino Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"656\"\u003ePepino, botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eSolanum muricatum\u003c\/em\u003e, is a small perennial shrub grown for its spreading growth habit and fruiting characteristics. It develops soft, branching stems with green leaves and produces small flowers followed by oval fruits during the growing season. This plant adapts well to warm and mild climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. 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variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5v35n6\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perennial shrub (often grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lbj554\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eUSDA zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xb39k\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003ePlanting season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d2rb2v\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eGrowing season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1yyds\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" 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