Pepino Melon

Description

Pepino Melon
Solanum muricatum
4-Litre Grow Bag
The Pepino Melon is a fast-growing, semi-perennial fruiting plant producing sweet, juicy, melon-flavoured fruit with a hint of pear. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s ideal for home gardens, containers, and food gardens.
🌞 Growing Conditions
Sun:
Full sun to light partial shade
Best fruiting in 6+ hours of sun
Climate:
Performs well in temperate to warm climates
Tolerates mild cold but protect from frost
Soil:
Well-draining, fertile soil
Enrich with compost before planting
Watering:
Water regularly
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Feeding:
Feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth
Use a balanced organic or fruiting fertiliser
Planting:
Suitable for garden beds or large containers
Space plants 60–80 cm apart
Support:
Light staking recommended as plants become fruit-laden
🍈 Fruiting
Fruits develop within 3–4 months
Harvest when fruit turns creamy yellow with purple stripes
Can produce multiple harvests in a season
✂️ Maintenance
Light pruning encourages bushier growth and higher yields
Remove damaged or excess growth to improve airflow
📏 Size
Grows ± 1–1.5 m high and wide
🌿 Ideal For
Home food gardens
Containers and patios
Beginner gardeners