- Sweetly flavoured fruit blends melon pear and cucumber notes
- Bushy plant thrives in full sun with regular watering
- Long harvesting season from late summer through autumn
Bring a taste of the exotic to your greenhouse with Solanum muricatum, a striking bushy plant that rewards you with sweet, aromatic fruit boasting hints of melon, pear and cucumber. Producing vibrant purple and white flowers followed by yellow-orange striped fruit, this half-hardy perennial is easy to train and thrives in warm, sunny conditions with regular care. Enjoy a long harvest season from late summer into autumn, perfect for those who love unusual crops and want to add fresh flavour and conversation-starting charm to their growing space. How to Grow: Instructions: Light: Needs full sun in a greenhouse or polytunnel. Temperature: Half-hardy; protect from frost at all times. Watering: Water regularly, but avoid soggy compost. Feeding: Feed weekly with liquid tomato fertiliser once flowering starts. Humidity: Average greenhouse humidity is ideal; ensure good air circulation; Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.
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Brand:
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Thompson & Morgan
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Type:
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Solanum
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Colour:
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Green
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Pack Qty:
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1
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Size:
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100 x 100 x 100cm
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Customer Assembly Required:
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No
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Height:
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100
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Material:
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Plant
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Width:
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100
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Depth:
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100
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Model No:
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KH1059
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Product Code:
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0796755
