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Details
'Copa' is a shrubby fruit plant that is ideal for growing in a container in the greenhouse or a sunny conservatory. The unusual, round fruits of the melon pear are cream skinned with purple streaks. The deliciously sweet and juicy flesh has a taste and aroma similar to melon, and can be eaten in a similar way.
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Growing Information
| Genus | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acidic/Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Spacing | 80cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 80cm |
| Growth Habit | Clump Forming |
| Planting | Best grown in growbags or pots. Feed weekly with a high potash tomato fertiliser once fruits have set. Move indoors when frost risks appear. |
| Flower Colour | (None) |
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Plant Care
Plug plants are small, young plants grown in cell trays. Even the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are still small plants from cell trays and not established plants. Plug plants can be great value compared to buying more established plants however they may need some extra care to get them started.
Caring for Plug PlantsWe recommend starting plug plants in a small pot and not planting directly into open ground or large pots/planters. You will want a plant pot roughly the size of a tea mug, commonly referred to as 7cm or 9cm pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.
Reduced PlasticsIn order to lessen our environmental impact, all of our plants will be removed from their plastic cell trays or pots before sending. Ensure you are ready to pot your plants when they arrive.