Pepino melons love it warm, very warm. They don't even want to get any closer to the frost, let alone encounter it. Therefore, they have to move to a suitable room earlier than other plants.
Already at 10 degrees the melon starts to freeze
Beginning of hibernation
September could be the time to move Pepino. This plant, which tastes of melon and pear, needs temperatures of at least 10 degrees Celsius.
As soon as the temperature outside threatens to fall below the feel-good mark, Pepino has to move to a winter quarters that guarantees at least the said 10 degrees.
Planted specimens must first be carefully potted before they can move. 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
- only repot before moving out (if necessary)
tips
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 formation.