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Melon Pear

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  Posted by windmill19 (U14444596) on Saturday, 20th August 2011

  I have a melon pear plant that has some egg shaped fruits growing on it. Has anybody grown these before and could tell me how I can tell when it is ready to pick and eat please.

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  Posted by realfood (U13916672) on Saturday, 20th August 2011

  The fruit seem to be slow to ripen in our climate, but eventually, the pepino’s skin will turn a deep yellow or gold with purple stripes. The changing of the colour of the stems supporting the fruit, from green to cream, give a further indication that the fruit is ripe (see photo).The fruits will be firm with just a slight give when gently squeezed with the fingers. The juicy flesh inside is a orange-yellow colour and smells and tastes similar to a cantaloupe melon. The flesh is firmer and more finely grained than a melon. There are a few seeds inside which are edible. They should store for a week or two in a fridge.
  For photos of ripe pepino, see this page :-

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  Posted by windmill19 (U14444596) on Monday, 22nd August 2011

  Thank you realfood that is all the information I was looking for.

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