{"product_id":"peruvian-pepino-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Peruvian Pepino Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"578\"\u003ePeruvian Pepino is a fruiting plant known for its sweet, aromatic melon-like fruits and compact shrub growth habit. Native to the Andean regions, it is commonly grown in home gardens, containers, and small orchard plantings. The plant produces oval-shaped fruits with a mild, refreshing flavor and performs best in mild to warm climates. 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