How to grow Pepino fruit from Seeds & from Cuttings

This video explains the best way to germinate and grow the exotic melon-like fruit, Pepino from seeds as well as how to grow a Pepino plant from a cutting.
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[@Gehenna71]

I used to poke my fingers in the soil to see if the potatoes and carrots where growing. But than my grandfather told me "well it was a good thing your mother wasn't curious how you where growing!" I simply can't wait till I see the roots coming out of the little holes in the pots and lift them up daily :) I also sowed tomatoes, peppers and pepino's in transparent coffee cups to see the roots. I'll do the same with Fuchsia cuttings.

[@gphx]

This video was just what I was looking for. You anticipated and answered my questions perfectly. Good job.

[@ammontreasure4626]

Fantastic - thanks so much for sharing the useful info!

[@MyInspiredCreation]

I don't think I've heard or seen pepino. They look so cool! I'll keep my eyes out for these. Thanks for sharing, great video!

[@RosieBsmom2]

If you are in the United States you can buy seeds from Baker's Creek Heirloom Seeds

[@nerybanemyaso]

Actually it tastes awful and idk how people eat that

[@TheEarlyNovemberist]

I started a pepino plant from seed (from a storebought fruit) a few months ago, and it actually grew pretty fast, it has just started flowering now.

[@laurenpinkiepie8663]

same

[@artbrix7764]

What's sowing medium did u used?

[@artbrix7764]

@@laurenpinkiepie8663 what sowing medium did u used?

[@athyaka08]

bought the fruit weeks ago and planted the seeds... they've germinated...cant wait to see them bigger and transplant them to individual containers

[@athyaka08]

bought the fruit weeks ago and planted the seeds... they've germinated...cant wait to see them bigger and transplant them to individual containers

[@asupremum1246]

Great to see what the plant looks like. I just bought a few of these fruits at my local market. I'm quite amazed at how much it actually does taste like a melon... pleasant and mild flavored , sweetest when it gives a little to pressure. Texture was a bit creamy yet still had a crispness to it. In the part of South Florida where I live in the USA, we only get light frosts and only about every 5 years with only die back on the most sensitive tropical plants so I will definitely be planting the seeds of my pepino melons. Wish me luck! Lol

[@MohamedGM25]

Hope à good luck for you

[@adrianmorph]

Will you sell me some seeds I am from México, or I can trade

[@lsophial]

Pepinos Melons come in a variety in color... And I love them all

[@Architjain1292]

this seems really healthy plant.pepino is quite common here in india during summers don't know that they can even grow from cutting! nice video again.

[@WaterFor3st]

I just bought a pepino melon to taste for the very first time. I will try growing them too.

[@roddonegan1623]

Thanks for posting this information. I will get started growing some with confidence. The perlite in your potting soil looks like just the thing to give much needed air to the mix.

[@fruittreetechniques9995]

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[@AAHomeGardening]

Lovely, i just brought some plants

[@PeterEntwistle]

Very interesting plant, I have seen them on seed websites also, but never seen them in shops.

[@aloneytx]

I forgot what website i ordered my seeds from. Do you know where i can purchase more seeds or even live plants

[@MissStaceySurrender]

I've never heard of pepino, looks and sounds amazing..if u mind me asking, what online shop did u buy the seeds? :)

[@artbrix7764]

Hello.. where did u put the dump paper towel with seeds in it? In a shaded bright sunny area or in a dark area?

[@TheSammymann]

thanks for the video. My seeds are growing now. Looks like an interesting plant.

[@fruittreetechniques9995]

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[@chunhui3936]

thank you for your advice! i was just about to put them in damped paper towel lol

[@Cali4Obama]

great video...i wonder how the pepino plants turned out especially the small seedlings? Happy growing :-)

Thanks for sharing

[@Gazzasore]

I'm trying to grow some now in a covered seed tray in my Tunnel House No sign of life yet but may only be Two weeks Also my Goji berries only 3 germinated out of 27

[@KenClements]

Thanks... worked wonders.. no root strike needed. Took about 1 week for the roots to start showing... how dense were the roots before you moved from water to soil?

[@zerouali8909]

Je veux les commentaire en français svp

[@VisitorE.T.]

aprendi mas .. grasias soy de maryland ..

[@LilFrugalGardener]

They grow sooo slow Kalem - I'll have to dig mine up and try to overwinter them. How long does it take for them to produce fruit?

[@pupsivelutina565]

1:25 "i bought these *offline* for a couple of dollars" Hold up XD

[@KenClements]

Cheers mate... did you use root strike when growing from a clipping?

[@fruittreetechniques9995]

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[@natalieschulze5787]

Finally I know Hey my pepinos wäre mit gemeint anymore. They are 2 months old now and have the size of your second littlest. How old habe doch plants been when you recorded that Video?

[@MissStaceySurrender]

aw thanks. hopefully i can order seeds from there, since im from the United States.. and your truly welcome. :D

[@laurenpinkiepie8663]

lmao I just got it from the store and was like, whats this fruit and it doesnt taste awfull, will it grow?

[@Gehenna71]

No need! You see the tiny roots become bigger and bigger and more visible in the dark soil :) It's nice to see. At first you can see some tiny white worm like roots. At the end you can see some dark soil between the roots. Than it is high time for transplanting. Don't forget to make holes in the bottom of the cups.

[@ganeshshakya458]

good fertilizer?

[@shawkontzu3990]

Fantastic video! Does pepino require manual pollination?

[@TheKiwiGrower]

No, but it can help if you don't have a lot of pollinators around :)

[@freakygeaktwo]

first I heard of them and so many flavors throughout the growing time sounds good to me :) so I'm wondering now how long from planting to harvest ?

[@janicecarey8993]

I keep getting blooms but no fruits

[@mauricebrown9094]

Do Pepino come back every year after fruiting.??

[@favourmercy6114]

Hi! Where can pepino seeds be purchased? Thank you.

[@lucywangui8631]

it is good

[@uchihaitachi7725]

Love ur videos..anjanie

[@fruittreetechniques9995]

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[@henrygutierrez3004]

one thing you can do or try is.left over banana sking cut in small pices and in a container with water an water them 2 times a week .my grow in 2 weeks from cutting.also peee in a container and mix with water and water the pepinos plant

[@heldman]

Do these plants live more years like trees? Or do they die after one year like a cucumberplant?

[@nexussever]

How can you tell when a fruit that you buy in the store is ripe?

[@revyperez-kq5qp]

When its yellow in color

[@sinisa2365]

Give us a new video on the pepinos bro!

[@zerocontextrfc6879]

Thanks!

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Thank you so much for the support! :)

[@moathalselawy9486]

Is this tree old? How many years does this tree live?

[@stefmarce22]

hi , my pepino melon tree seens dead what can i do ?

[@LilFrugalGardener]

I bought two and ate the first one but it didn't have any seeds =( Maybe it was a different variety. You can see a picture of the ones I bought on my facebook, perhaps you could tell me why mine didn't have any seeds.

[@1happygardner381]

I purchased seeds online it has been almost 4 weeks and still no sprouts. Think I'll try again with the paper towel method.

[@KatherineRoseArt]

I got some seeds and started them in small cups... hope they can hold up to repotting .... maybe i shoulda just started them in a big pot... :s

[@TheKiwiGrower]

They should be all good, just let the plants get strong enough first :)

[@Kisvakondkert]

Hello. Help me please. Do you cover the seeds with dirt, or not?

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Kisvakond yes but as they are small seeds only a thin layer of fine soil :)

[@Kisvakondkert]

@@TheKiwiGrower Thank you!

[@aloneytx]

​​@@TheKiwiGrower please help. I purchase seeds 4 exactly came in the mail. Did paper towel starter. I have only 1 seed that's sprouting and actually has the first tiny leaves. How deep do i plant and should i just leave on paper towel. Leaves not covered. They are teeny tiny TIA

[@nuwanrasanga5301]

Hi.my name is Samantha.from sri lanka.I interested for this but I want to seed.or plants to grow.how can I buy

[@dadangmuplih7515]

i like to pepino fruit, where i am can do it

[@noorjihansainilla4564]

Will it grow in tropical conditions?

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Yup I believe so. They don’t like the cold much, so a bit of warmth should be good :)

[@xdialga361445x]

is this the pepino melon

[@phannalong5205]

Will the plant make it through winter outside ? I'm from Texas. Do they die in the winter and come back in spring ?

[@lukaurbankitek6019]

No they dont.

[@tbabubba32682]

Ah dogs, the plants worst enemy.

[@jmpq140]

Man i want to plant there :(

[@jennifereverett6298]

I still have not tasted one. When ripe, they're supposed to taste like melons. Do you agree?

[@TheKiwiGrower]

Yes if fully ripe they’re quite melon like. A little mild in flavour though :)

[@jennifereverett6298]

@@TheKiwiGrower Thank you!

[@jamestropicals8262]

Pepino is how you say cucumber in Spanish

[@madetoorder2010]

Please, where I can buy the seeds I live in Center Florida. Thank you.

[@adrianmorph]

If you know please let me know too

[@kelskitchen3673]

So... They're nightshades?

[@jiponi9218]

epic

[@crazylife8809]

I need seeds bro I'm from India how❓

[@gavindyapinnawala9861]

Ants are comming to papino plant

Mine is dead 😔

[@user-el6cf5fq6z]

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