Experience the aromatic sweetness of Piel de Sapo honeydew melons—oval fruits with mottled green-yellow skin and luscious, pale green flesh that stays crisp and juicy.
Bring Spanish Tradition & Flavor to Your Garden!
Piel de Sapo (literally “toad skin”) is a distinguished heirloom melon from Spain, renowned for its thick, blotchy rind that guards exceptionally sweet, aromatic flesh. These vigorous vines yield 1.5–2.5 kg fruits with a firm, pale-green interior that matures to a silky sweetness—perfect for slicing fresh, blending into smoothies, or adding to chilled fruit platters.
Well suited to Pakistan’s warm summer season, Piel de Sapo thrives in full sun and warm, well-drained soil, rewarding home gardeners with gourmet harvests in 85–100 days.
Product Features:
Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
Vine Habit: Robust, sprawling (2.5–3 m runners)
Germination Rate: 80–90%
Germination Time: 7–12 days
Fruit Weight: 1.5–2.5 kg; oval 20–30 cm length
Rind Color: Mottled green-yellow, thick for protection
Flesh Color: Pale green, fine-textured, ultra-juicy
Best For: Garden beds, raised beds, warm patios
Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil essential)
Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
Watering: Deep, infrequent watering—keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing: 90–120 cm between hills; 1.5–2 m between rows
Why Grow Piel de Sapo Melon?
Exceptionally sweet, aromatic flesh with high Brix
Thick, protective rind for improved shelf life
Compact fruit size ideal for home gardens and small spaces
Late-season harvest (85–100 days) extends the melon season
Adds a gourmet Spanish flair to any meal or gathering