Pruning guide
How to prune pepino dulce
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Pruning pepino dulce — FAQ
When should I prune pepino dulce?
After each fruiting cycle; tip-pinch at planting stage. Pinch growing tips of young plants at 20–30 cm to encourage branching. After harvest, cut main stems back by a third with clean secateurs. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems at the base.
How often does pepino dulce need pruning?
After each fruiting cycle (plants can produce 2–3 flushes per season in warm climates). Pepino dulce is a soft-stemmed perennial shrub that responds well to pruning to maintain plant vigour and encourage fruiting. Tip-prune young plants to promote bushy growth. After fruiting, cut back by about one-third to stimulate a new flush of shoots and prevent the plant becoming straggly.
How do you prune pepino dulce?
Pinch growing tips of young plants at 20–30 cm to encourage branching. After harvest, cut main stems back by a third with clean secateurs. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems at the base.