Pepino melon
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Description
About Pepino Melon
Pepino melon is a juicy, delicious, pleasantly fragrant berry grown from the foothills of South American Andes Mountains. It belongs to the nightshade or Solanaceae, the same family as tomatoes, eggplants and capsicums.
Plant Specifications
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Plant Height |
3 ft |
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Plant Spread |
1 ft |
*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
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Common Name |
mellow fruit, tree melon, melon pear, sweet cucumber (pepino dulse) and melon shrub. |
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Maximum Reachable Height |
4 ft |
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Compatibility |
Can be grown on Ground and Terrace |
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Bloom Time |
6 months in a year |
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Sunlight |
More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant. |
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Watering |
Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil |
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
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Fertilizer |
During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer |
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