Pepino Melon – Solanum muricatum Exotic Fruit Seeds | 12 Count | Sweet Melon Pear Sweet Cucumber Flavor | Fast Fruiting | Tropical Garden Favorite

Grow your own exotic Pepino Melon, also known as Melon Pear or Sweet Cucumber. These unique fruits have a refreshing, mildly sweet flavor often compared to a blend of melon and cucumber.

Pepino plants produce attractive purple and white flowers followed by smooth, oval fruits. In warm climates, plants may fruit year-round, while in cooler regions they begin flowering once nighttime temperatures stay above 65°F (18°C). From flowering to harvest typically takes 60–80 days.

New plants grown from seed can begin fruiting in as little as 4–6 months, though most will produce within the first year. Perfect for containers, greenhouses, patios, or warm garden beds.

Please note: This listing is for seeds only (not live plants or fruit).

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 12 Pepino Melon seeds
✔️ Fresh seed stock
✔️ Labeled packaging
✔️ Ready for indoor starting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Pepino Melon / Melon Pear / Sweet Cucumber
Botanical Name: Solanum muricatum
Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist
Days to Harvest: 60–80 days after flowering
Time to Fruit from Seed: 4–12 months
USDA Zones: 8–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant outdoors once temperatures consistently stay above 65°F at night. Provide support if plants become heavy with fruit.