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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Pepino Melon |
| Scientific name | Solanum muricatum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Nightshade |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4403 |
| PLU — organic | 94403 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5739 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino | 25% | One of the most widely grown commercial varieties. Known for high yields of medium to large, oval fruits with a creamy yellow skin and purple stripes. Excellent sweet, juicy flavor, often compared to |
| Kawi | 20% | A popular and reliable variety, producing abundant crops of medium-sized, round to oval fruits. Skin is typically yellow with distinct purple stripes. Flavor is sweet and aromatic, with a good balance |
| Temptation | 15% | Known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and good fruit set. Produces medium-sized, teardrop-shaped fruits with a smooth, pale yellow skin and light purple streaking. Often favored for fresh eating du |
| Golden Splendor | 10% | Distinctive for its bright golden-yellow skin, often with minimal or no purple stripes. Fruits are medium to large, oval, and have a rich, sweet flavor. A visually appealing variety that stands out in |
| Rio Bamba | 8% | A productive variety yielding medium-sized, oval fruits with a good balance of sweetness and juiciness. Skin is typically yellow with purple stripes. Reliable performer in various growing conditions. |
| Sugar Gold | 7% | As its name suggests, this variety is prized for its high sugar content, offering a very sweet and aromatic flavor. Fruits are medium-sized, round to oval, with a golden-yellow skin and light purple m |
| Vista | 5% | Produces good yields of medium-sized, oval fruits. Flavor is sweet and refreshing. A robust variety suitable for commercial cultivation. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 µL/kg·h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce to prevent accelerated ripening and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, sensitive to ethylene. Avoid storing with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Slowly increasing due to growing interest in exotic and unique fruits among specialty consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Golden | 40% |
| Kawi | 30% |
| Miski | 20% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb case
- 15 lb case
- 20 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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