Pepino melon

Plant Height

3 ft

Plant Spread

1 ft

Common Name

mellow fruit, tree melon, melon pear, sweet cucumber (pepino dulse) and melon shrub.

Maximum Reachable Height

4 ft

Compatibility

Can be grown on Ground and Terrace

Bloom Time

6 months in a year

Sunlight

More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant.

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.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.

Fertilizer

During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer