{"product_id":"solanum-pepino-seeds-fruit-plant","title":"Solanum Pepino Seeds - Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eSolanum Pepino is a fruiting plant known for its smooth, oval-shaped fruits with a mild, sweet melon-like flavor. It grows as a compact, semi-woody shrub and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, containers, and small fruit plots. The plant produces edible fruits over an extended season in suitable climates and is valued for both its ornamental foliage and refreshing taste. 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