Solanum 'Pepino gold' - Melon Pear - Set of 3 - ø9cm - Height 25-40 cm
€23,95
The Pepino Gold (Solanum muricatum) is a special and original plant to have in your house! The fruit is also called the apple melon or melon pear because of its colour, shape and taste. The Pepino tastes deliciously sweet and is reminiscent of the...
| Height (incl. pot) | ± 25 cm | |
| Pot size | 9 cm |
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The Pepino Gold (Solanum muricatum) is an unusual and original plant to bring into your home! The fruit is also called the apple melon or melon pear because of its color, shape and taste. In fact, the Pepino tastes deliciously sweet and reminiscent of the taste of melon, with sweet and firm flesh. Originally, the melon pear comes from the highlands of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru where it is grown at an altitude of 900-2800 meters. Furthermore, the fruit is incredibly healthy, containing vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B11 and C, among others. Pepino is delicious to use with various cheeses and spices, or can be used as a fruit in a dessert or pie.
Care
When properly cared for, Pepino Gold can produce many fruits. Give the plants regular sips of water. Furthermore, the melon pear can flower very quickly, sometimes within as little as 4 months. As with tomatoes, it is advisable to regularly pick the leaves, so that more sunlight can reach the fruits, allowing them to ripen better. From August, the first fruits are ready for picking and eating!
Plant height
Upon delivery, the plant has a height of 25 to 40cm (measured incl. pot). The plant comes in a pot with a diameter of 9cm.