Product Description

Overview

White Purple Pepino Melon Fruit Seeds grow into fast-growing, fruit-bearing plants admired for their beautiful white-and-purple striped skin and sweet, refreshing melon-like flavor. Commonly known as Pepino Dulce, this exotic fruit plant is prized for its high yield, attractive fruits, and excellent performance in warm gardens and containers. Perfect for vegetable gardens, patio pots, balconies, greenhouses, and backyard orchards, White Purple Pepino Melon brings tropical appeal and delicious sweetness to your home harvest.

Features

Premium-quality, non-GMO White Purple Pepino Melon Fruit Seeds
Produces sweet, juicy fruits with white and purple striped skin
Ideal for home gardens, pots, balconies, and greenhouses
Strong germination with fast-growing, productive vines
Delicious fresh-eating fruit with mild melon flavor
High-yielding plant with ornamental fruit appeal
Suitable for container gardening and small spaces
Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly fruit plant

Specifications

Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Common Name: White Purple Pepino Melon, Pepino Dulce
Scientific Name: Solanum muricatum
Variety: White & Purple Striped Fruit Type
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Heirloom: Yes
Growth Season: Spring–summer to autumn
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, organically rich soil
Fruit Harvest Time: 90–120 days from sowing
Plant Height / Spread: 24–48 inches
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Watering: Moderate (consistent moisture for best fruit quality)

Planting Guide

Sowing Method: Start indoors in trays or direct sow in warm climates
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 6–8 hours before sowing
Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch deep
Germination Time: 10–18 days
Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C
Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings are strong and well-rooted