Piel De Sapo Melon seeds
This Spanish heirloom goes by many names, depending on where you are. Piel de Sapo is Spanish for "skin of the frog," which is how this melon got its name due to its exterior appearance. The skin is a slightly wrinkled green and yellow mottled color. The flesh inside is white to pale yellow, crisp, and subtly sweet, with a flavor that is unique to its own. Each melon can weigh up to 9 lbs and be as long as 1 foot. This one will surely be an annual staple in your garden once you've sampled its sweet flesh!
Seed count: 20
Botanic name:
Cucumis melo
Plant spacing:
16" - 18" apart
Color:
Ripe melons will have yellow and green mottled skin with wrinkles, a net like pattern will appear on more mature melons.
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Piel De Sapo melons are a refreshing addition to fruit salads, frozen beverages and smoothies, or tarts.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-95 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes, make sure you use a container that is at least 50-60 inches across.
Other names:
Croc Melon, Santa Clause Melon, and Christmas Melon
