Solanum muricatum – Melon Pear Plant | Unusual Edible Fruit Shrub for Greenhouse or Polytunnel Exotic, Easy-to-Grow Fruit - 1x 10.5cm Potted Plants by Thompson & Morgan

• Unusual fruit with sweet melon and pear flavour
• Grows like a tomato – ideal for greenhouses and polytunnels
• Attractive striped fruits perfect for desserts or preserving
• Can be overwintered in frost-free conditions

Discover a truly unique edible plant with Solanum muricatum – better known as the Melon Pear Plant. With its exotic appearance and sweet, fragrant fruit, it’s the perfect conversation starter for greenhouse growers and lovers of unusual crops. This half-hardy perennial from South America produces purple and white flowers, followed by striking yellow-orange fruits marked with purple stripes. Despite belonging to the tomato family, the soft, yellow flesh tastes like a delicious mix of melon and pear with a hint of cucumber – ideal for fresh desserts or preserves. Solanum muricatum thrives in a warm greenhouse or polytunnel, growing much like a tomato plant with the bonus of eye-catching fruit. Easy to train and support, this bushy plant offers a long harvesting season from late summer through autumn. With the right care and frost protection, plants can be overwintered to fruit again the following year. If you’re looking for a new edible crop that stands out, the Melon Pear Plant brings flavour, fun, and exotic charm to your 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 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.