Solanum muricatum 'El Camino' (Pepino)

Pepino El Camino is a popular, easy-to-grow fruiting shrub known for its sweet, juicy fruit that tastes like a mix of cucumber, melon, and cantaloupe, perfect for containers or gardens, producing yellow-green fruit with purple stripes from summer to autumn. It's a nutritious, hardy plant that thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil, offering a unique addition to salads or desserts.

Pepino El Camino, also known as the Sweet Cucumber, is a delightful fruiting plant well-suited for growing in a variety of garden positions from the flower garden to vege garden container gardening or even a hanging basket. This hardy plant produces oval-shaped, yellow to green fruits that are sweet and juicy, offering a unique flavour profile reminiscent of a mix between a melon and a cucumber, almost like a rock melon. The fruits can be enjoyed fresh, added to salads, or used in smoothies, providing not only delicious flavour but also a wealth of nutrients. High in vitamin A and vitamin C as well as folate.

The growth habit of Pepino El Camino makes of a nice small bushy plant, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, container planting, or even larger vegetable patches. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, typically reaching maturity from December. Regular watering and occasional fertilisation will ensure the plant remains healthy and productive. H 60cm x W 60cm.