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Pepino ‘El Camino’ Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sweet Melon-Pear Variety for Planting

Pepino ‘El Camino’ Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sweet Melon-Pear Variety for Planting

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Pepino ‘El Camino’ is an Heirloom, Non-GMO variety known for its smooth, oval fruits with sweet melon-pear flavor. This variety produces compact, bushy plants suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and large containers. Pepino ‘El Camino’ thrives in warm conditions and grows well in full sun with steady moisture. The fruits develop attractive light yellow skin with soft purple streaks, offering excellent eating quality and consistent production. Ideal for home growers looking for a unique fruiting plant that performs well in a wide range of climates.

Key Features

  • Heirloom and Non-GMO variety

  • Produces sweet, melon-pear flavored fruits

  • Compact, bushy growth habit

  • Suitable for containers and garden beds

  • Warm-climate fruiting plant

  • Attractive yellow fruits with gentle purple streaks

  • Steady producer with moderate maintenance

  • Works well in full-sun growing conditions

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Solanum muricatum

  • Variety: Pepino ‘El Camino’

  • Growth Habit: Compact shrub

  • Fruit Size: Medium to large oval fruits

  • Fruit Color: Yellow with purple streaks

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Watering: Regular, consistent moisture

  • Life Cycle: Perennial in warm regions, annual in cooler areas

  • Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil

  • USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial), grown as annual elsewhere

Planting Guide

  • Seed Preparation: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

  • Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm in light, well-draining soil.

  • Germination Temperature: 22–26°C for best results.

  • Germination Time: 14–25 days on average.

  • Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost has passed and temperatures remain warm.

  • Spacing: Plant 45–60 cm apart for proper airflow.

  • Sunlight: Full sun exposure for strong growth and fruiting.

  • Watering: Maintain even moisture without overwatering.

  • Feeding: Use balanced soil at planting; avoid restricted words.

  • Harvest: Fruits are ready when skin turns creamy yellow with soft purple streaks and the fruit feels firm but slightly yielding.