Description: Pepino can be grown from seed. planting seed, start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Then they will be ready to plant out in the garden when the temperature warms up. In warm climates, pepino can fruit year-round, though more commonly the plant will begin flowering in spring, or when nighttime temperatures are 65 F (18 C) or above. Fruit will then form throughout spring, summer and through fall. New pepino plants have been known to fruit after 4-6 months, though will usually fruit within the first 12 months. The pepino bush produces self-fertile purple and white flowers. From the time the pepino bush flowers until the fruits are ready to harvest is around 60-80 days.
Price: 5.45 USD
Location: Castro Valley, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T20:39:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Continental
Common Name: Solanum muricatum
Color: Gold
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
MPN: none
Brand: Unbranded
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: seeds
Growth Stage: Seedling
Watering: Medium
Genus: fruiting bush
Number in Pack: 10
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Foliage: Broadleaf
Features: Edible, Perennial
Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
