Pepino (melon pear): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Sowing indoors
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SI
SI
Planting
P
P
P
Bloom
B
B
B
Pruning
Pr
Pr
Pr
Harvest
H
H
H
How do you sow pepino under cover?
Sow pepino under heated cover in spring, using a tray or small pots with drainage holes filled with fine seed compost. Cover the seeds lightly, following the depth indicated on the packet. Keep them warm, around 20 to 25°C, and keep the compost moist without soaking it.
After germination, give the seedlings plenty of light. Pot them on individually once they have developed several true leaves and can be handled without damaging the roots. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before planting out, and wait until the risk of frost has passed.
Seedlings can differ from the parent plant, and a summer harvest is not guaranteed. To retain the characteristics of a particular variety, use a rooted cutting instead.
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