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Melon Tree Pepino Seeds for Planting – Pepino Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening

Melon Tree Pepino Seeds for Planting – Pepino Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing

Sow seeds in well-drained fertile soil at shallow depth

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Place in a warm, sunny location for germination

How to Grow


Grow plants in full sunlight or partial shade

Water regularly during growth stages

Use fertile, well-drained soil

Apply organic compost periodically

Prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow

Tips


Use well-drained soil

Avoid overwatering

Provide warm growing conditions

Support plants if required

Harvest fruits when fully ripe

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Fast-growing

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Mildly sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Melon Tree Pepino Seeds for Planting – Pepino Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Plant


Pepino Melon Tree is a tropical fruit plant known for its attractive appearance and delicious, juicy fruits. The plant produces oval fruits with a subtle sweetness and smooth texture, making them ideal for fresh consumption. Easy to maintain and adaptable to containers, Pepino plants are suitable for home gardens, balconies, and terraces.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–100 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

45–60 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000116281

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called melon tree pepino?

The name refers to its melon-like fruit, although the plant is actually a shrubby perennial rather than a true tree.

Does the fruit have striped skin?

Many ripe fruits develop attractive purple streaks over a pale yellow background.

Will pruning improve plant shape?

Light pruning encourages a tidier habit and supports better branch structure.

Can the plant grow in frost-free climates year-round?

Yes. In warm frost-free areas it may continue growing as a perennial.

Are pepino flowers attractive to pollinators?

Bees and other pollinating insects may visit the flowers during bloom.

Does the foliage have ornamental value?

Yes. Its lush green foliage adds visual interest even before fruit develops.