Piel de Sapo Melon Fruit Seeds
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Bring sweet, juicy flavor and exotic charm to your garden with our Piel de Sapo Melon Fruit Seeds, a Spanish heirloom variety cherished for its crisp texture and honeyed taste. These premium-quality seeds offer excellent germination rates and thrive in sunny, well-drained soil—perfect for garden beds or spacious containers. Whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced gardener, Piel de Sapo is easy to grow and incredibly rewarding.
Translating to “Toad Skin” for its mottled green rind, this melon conceals creamy white flesh that’s refreshingly sweet and perfect for summer snacking, fruit salads, or chilled desserts. The vines are vigorous and productive, offering a generous harvest with proper care. Start growing today and enjoy the satisfaction of homegrown melons with gourmet flavor and a touch of European heritage!



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Features
Life Cycle
Annual Crop
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Sprawling Vines
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Juicy Flesh
Plant Characteristics
Large Oval Fruit
Use
Fresh Eating
Growing Conditions
Warm, Sunny Climate
Harvest Advantages
Long Shelf Life
Plant Resistance
Moderate Mildew Tolerance
About Piel de Sapo Melon Fruit Seeds
Cucumis melo var. inodorus
Seed Names
Piel de Sapo, Santa Claus Melon
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Piel de Sapo Melon is a Spanish heirloom variety known for its green-speckled rind and deliciously sweet, pale green flesh. Often called "Santa Claus Melon" due to its long shelf life, it thrives in hot climates and produces high-yielding fruits ideal for fresh markets or home gardens.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
½ to 1 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Transplant
Plant Spacing
18–24 Inches
Days to Maturity
90–100 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak 8 Hours
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–11
Water Needs
Moderate, Even Moisture
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 300 sq ft
500
Up to 1,500 sq ft
1000
Up to 3,000 sq ft
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I usually buy melons from the market, but growing these at home was a game-changer. The flavor was far richer, and the texture much smoother. My kids actually asked for melon instead of candy.
I enjoy experimenting with unusual fruits, and this one didn�t disappoint. The melons were firm, sweet, and had that distinctive Piel de Sapo character. Definitely growing them again next season.
These seeds sprouted quickly, and the plants were hardy against pests compared to other melon varieties I�ve tried. Harvesting them was such a joy�the fruit was aromatic and bursting with flavor.
I was surprised at how many melons one vine produced. Each fruit was large, with a firm rind that kept them fresh longer than typical melons. Great if you want something unique for your garden.
Unlike some melons that can be too watery, these had the perfect balance�dense flesh with a naturally sweet flavor. I grew them in raised beds, and they performed better than cantaloupe in the same soil.