Other Names: Pepino melon, pepino dulce, melon pear
Type: Subshrub
Native to: Andes mountains
Fruit: The fruit is 2-5" long and shaped like an egg. It is a cream color with purple streaks.
The pepino is related to fruits like the tomato, pepper, potato, and tamarillo.
Size: The pepino grows 4-6' tall.Hardiness: Zones 9-11
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Uses: Pepino is usually eaten fresh. It has a taste similar to melons, which is why they can be called pepino melon.
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