{"product_id":"pepino-el-camino-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-solanum-muricatum-variety-easy-to-grow","title":"Pepino ‘El Camino’ Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sweet Melon-Pear Variety for Planting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"897\"\u003ePepino ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eHeirloom and Non-GMO variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eProduces sweet, melon-pear flavored fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eSuitable for containers and garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eWarm-climate fruiting plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eAttractive yellow fruits with gentle purple streaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eSteady producer with moderate maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eWorks well in full-sun growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eSolanum muricatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eVariety: Pepino ‘El Camino’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Compact shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eFruit Size: Medium to large oval fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eFruit Color: Yellow with purple streaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–25 days on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move seedlings outdoors after frost has passed and temperatures remain warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45–60 cm apart for proper airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun exposure for strong growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even moisture without overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use balanced soil at planting; avoid restricted words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits are ready when skin turns creamy yellow with soft purple streaks and the fruit feels firm but slightly yielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pixi Seeds","offers":[{"title":"100 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