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Pepino ‘Rio Bamba’ Seeds for Planting – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Compact Growth Variety

Pepino ‘Rio Bamba’ Seeds for Planting – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Compact Growth Variety

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Pepino ‘Rio Bamba’ is a compact-growing Solanum variety known for producing smooth, oval fruits with a pale yellow skin and soft internal flesh. This variety is suitable for warm to mild climates and can be grown in containers or open ground. Plants develop bushy growth and respond well to regular support and consistent watering. Ideal for home gardeners looking for a reliable, easy-to-grow pepino type.

Key Features

  • Heirloom and Non-GMO

  • Compact, bushy growth

  • Produces smooth, oval yellow fruits

  • Suitable for containers or open ground

  • Warm-climate variety

  • Easy to grow

  • Suitable for home gardens and small spaces

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Solanum muricatum ‘Rio Bamba’

  • Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

  • Growth Habit: Compact shrub

  • Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cooler zones

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil

  • Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

  • USDA Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as annual in cooler areas)

  • Days to Maturity: Approx. 80–110 days

Planting Guide

  • Sowing Time: Early spring or indoors before frost

  • Seed Preparation: No pre-soaking required

  • Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm

  • Germination Temperature: 20–25°C

  • Germination Time: 14–25 days

  • Transplanting: Move outdoors when temperatures remain above 15°C

  • Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants

  • Watering: Maintain evenly moist soil, avoid waterlogging

  • Support: Light support recommended as fruit develops

  • Harvest: When fruits turn pale yellow and slightly soft to the touch