1 4

Pepino Dulce Seeds for Planting - Solanum muricatum

Pepino Dulce Seeds for Planting - Solanum muricatum

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
Sale Sold out

How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds for a few hours before planting to enhance germination.
organicindiaseeds
Sow seeds about ¼–½ inch deep in well-draining seed mix.
organicindiaseeds
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.
Water regularly to maintain moist soil without sogginess.
Feed with balanced fertilizer during active growth.
Protect from frost and extreme cold

Tips

Start seeds indoors in cooler regions before transplanting outdoors.
Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Stake or support branches when fruit load increases

View full details
About
Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Evergreen

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Compact

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

warm

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Pepino Dulce Seeds for Planting - Solanum muricatum
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial


Pepino Dulce (Solanum muricatum) is a tropical fruit shrub from the Solanaceae family, producing sweet, juicy fruits with a mild melon-cucumber flavor. It’s ideal for gardeners seeking an exotic edible plant.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

10–15 cm

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

3 ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

2–3 ft

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

¼–½ in

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000159769

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pepino Dulce be trained with support as fruits develop?

Yes, staking or branch support can help keep the compact plant organized when increasing fruit weight places stress on branches

Can Pepino Dulce be grown as a patio fruit plant?

Yes, its compact growth habit and listed container suitability make it appropriate for a warm outdoor patio with adequate sunlight

How can Pepino Dulce be protected from sudden cold weather?

Move container-grown plants to a sheltered location or protect outdoor plants when frost or extreme cold is expected

Can Pepino Dulce be combined with other container fruit plants?

Yes, it can share a warm container garden with plants that have compatible sunlight, moisture, drainage, and spacing requirements

How can Pepino Dulce fruit be kept accessible in a container?

Positioning the plant where its branches remain easy to reach and providing support as fruit develops can simplify monitoring and harvesting

Can Pepino Dulce be grown in cooler climates?

Yes, seeds can be started indoors before outdoor transplanting in cooler regions, while the plant should be protected from frost and extreme cold