Pepino Dulce Melon Pear Seeds let you grow a unique, tropical fruit plant prized for its sweet, fragrant, and juicy fruits. Often called “sweet cucumber” or “melon pear,” this plant produces pear-shaped fruits with yellow skin and purple streaks, perfect for fresh eating or culinary use.
These fast-growing plants thrive in sunny, warm conditions and are excellent for home gardens, trellises, or container planting.
Features
- Exotic Sweet Fruit: Produces aromatic, pear-shaped fruits.
- High Yield: Vigorous plants with abundant fruit production.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner and home gardeners.
- Container Friendly: Perfect for patios or small gardens.
- Ornamental Appeal: Attractive foliage with decorative fruits.
Specifications
- Variety: Pepino Dulce (Solanum muricatum)
- Plant Type: Perennial tropical fruit plant
- Germination Time: 2–4 weeks
- Maturity Period: 6–8 months to fruiting under optimal conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Plant Height: 2–3 feet
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Temperature Range: 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C)
- Fertilization: Balanced organic fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
- Best Growing Season: Spring through summer
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
Planting Guide:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting.
- Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
- Keep soil warm and moist until seedlings appear.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers when 4–6 inches tall.
- Provide trellis or support for optimal growth.
- Prune lightly to encourage bushy growth and maximize fruiting.
