Pepinos are a member of the potato family. Very easy to grow and produce fruit readily. They have very showy purple and white flowers throughout the year followed by melon-like striped fruit that turns yellow when it is ripe. Pepinos are great to use in cooking or raw. Low maintenance.
- Pot Size
- 14cm
- PBR
- No
- Native/Exotic
- Native
- Habit
- Ideal for gardens or pots. protect from frost.
- Height
- 100
- Width
- 100
- Flower
- Very showy purple and white flowers.
- Flowering Time
- Year round
- Position
- Full sun to part shade
- Cultural Notes
- Plant in free draining fertile ground or in a large pot using premium potting mix. feed once a year in spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep soil moist for best results. mulching around the base of the plant is recommended. regular prune in the warmer months.
