Pepino melons love it warm, very warm. They don't even want to come close to the frost, let alone encounter it. Therefore, they have to move to a suitable room earlier than other plants.
How do you properly overwinter a Pepino melon?
In order to overwinter a Pepino melon successfully, it should be moved to a winter quarter with at least 10 degrees Celsius from September onwards. In winter quarters, the plant requires reduced watering and no fertilization. Repotting, if necessary, only takes place before moving out in spring.
Start of wintering
The time for Pepino's move could have come in September. This plant, which tastes like melon and pears, needs temperatures of at least 10 degrees Celsius.
As soon as the temperature outside threatens to fall below the comfortable level, Pepino has to move to winter quarters that guarantee at least the aforementioned 10 degrees.
Planted specimens must first be carefully potted up before they can be moved. They have no other means of survival.
Care in winter quarters
During the winter, care is minimal:
- water, but less often
- no more fertilizing required
- repot before moving out (if necessary)
Tip
When repotting, be careful not to choose a pot that is too large. This would result in increased root growth. This is at the expense of fruit production.
