Melon Pear Fruit Plant (Solanum caripense) Plant type:Seedling plant strawberry-like flavour

strawberry-like flavour

Blooming Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years

and brittle

admired not only for its appealing fruit but also for its adaptability to tropical and sub-tropical environments

Here’s how you can help it thrive:

Melon Pear Fruit Plant (Solanum caripense) Plant type:Seedling plant strawberry-like flavourCommon Names: Tzimbalo, Melon Pear Botanical Name: Solanum caripense General Information: Evergreen herby shrub, Popularly cultivated in South America. Bears apricot sized, purple and cream striped fruits Melon pear, or pepino melon, is native to South America, particularly Peru and Chile. The fruit is not a new introduction and has been grown in the warmest parts of the United States. Fruits are pleasantly tart, resembling a melon. Easy to grow from