Solanum muricatum is a species of evergreen shrub native to south america and grown for its sweet edible fruit it is known as pepino dulce sweet cucumber in english, in order to differentiate it from. The pepino melon has a lightyellow to lightgreen skin, streaked with purple variegations. Solanum muricatum is a species of evergreen shrub native to south america and grown for its sweet edible fruit. The pepino s fruits may be variable in fruit size, shape, and color 2, but they generally weigh between 80 and 250 g, are round to elongated.
Postharvest studies on pepino dulce solanum muricatum ait. Related to potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers and chili peppers, pepino solanum muricatum is a sweet, melonlike fruit and a great source of essential nutrients, dietary fiber and. Pepino dulce fruit facts fruit facts are a series of publications of the california rare fruit growers, inc. The pepino dulce is a successful commercial crop in several countries such as new zealand and chile, and there appears to be no reason it cant find a niche in this country in farmers market sales and elsewhere. Pepinos are commonly referred to as pepino melons, melon pears or pepino dulce spanish for sweet cucumber a colorful array of names. Pepinos come in different sizes and shapes, from small to large. Distribution top of page pepino mosaic virus was first described in 1980 jones et al. It is known as pepino dulce sweet cucumber in english, in order to. The pepino or pepino dulce is native to the temperate andean regions of peru. Pepino solanum muricatum planting increased diversity and. Pepino solanum muricatum also known as pepino dulce or pear melon is a plant that is originally grown in south america, mainly for its juicy fruits.
The pepino fruit is a diploid 2n 24 subtropical species and is also known as melon pear, melon shrub, or sweet cucumber. Recently, pepino is successfully cultivated not only in south. Phenolic profile and biological activities of the pepino. The pepino s fruits may be variable in fruit size, shape, and color, but they generally weigh between 80 and 250 g, are round to elongated in shape, and have a yellow skin with purple when immature or ripe or brown when fully ripe. Pepino fruit solanum muricatum, also known as melon pear and sweet cucumber, is native to south america, but is cultivated in many tropical.
Solanum species, melon pear, pepino solanum muricatum. Rhodes editors, recent advances in the biochemistry. The plant is small enough to be grown satisfactorily in a container. This genus, with potato virus x pvx as the type species, includes a number of agronomically important viruses. The pepino is a vegetatively propagated cultigen grown for its fruit. The pepino solanum muricatum aiton, also known as pepino dulce, is an herbaceous andean.
However, little information is available on its phenolic composition. Aunque existen diversas variedades dicha baya generalmente es ovalada. Pepino can be found in lost crops of the incas from national academy press. Pepino dulce or cachun solanum muricatum ait fruits. Hylocereus hybrid pepino dulce is an easy to grow hylocereus that grows well with almost no spotting, medium to wide stem thickness with some spines pepino dulce is a reliable bloomerfruit.
The pepino dulce is commonly chilled and eaten fresh much like a cantaloupe or other melon. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This video explains the best way to germinate and grow the exotic melonlike fruit, pepino from seeds as well as how to grow a pepino plant from a cutting. The pepino solanum muricatum aiton, also known as pepino dulce, is an herbaceous. Descriptors for pepino solanum muricatum bioversity international. Manual pollination was performed on selfincompatible s. The pepino has a thin, creamy colored, sometimes purple spotted skin much like a tomato. The plant is not known in the wild and its origins are unclear.
The pepino solanum muricatum aiton, also known as pepino dulce, is an herbaceous andean crop cultivated for its edible, mildly sweet, and juicy fruits 1. The fruit was harvested in ovalle iv region, chile at two maturity stages, m1 and m2, based in ground color and size. The pepino solanum muricatum aiton, also known as pepino dulce, is an herbaceous andean crop cultivated for its edible, mildly sweet, and juicy fruits. Ma treatments were induced by the use of sealed polyethylene film bags with different gas permeability.
Pepino dulce fruit facts california rare fruit growers. The flesh, when ripe is golden yellow with a narrow seed cavity. Top of page pepino mosaic virus pepmv is a definitive species of the genus potexvirus. Pepino dulce, pepino, melon pear, melon shrub, pear mellon.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about solanum species, melon pear, pepino solanum muricatum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Pepino melon pear seeds solanum muricatum, pepino dulce solanaceae plant world seeds. Suma pepino fruits to be good flavored if they had 10% soluble solids. Pepino dulce has been grown and has fruited in the milder areas of northern california sunset climate zones 16 and 17.
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