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:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Robust, sprawling (2.5–3 m runners)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–12 days
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Fruit Weight: 1.5–2.5 kg; oval 20–30 cm length
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Rind Color: Mottled green-yellow, thick for protection
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Flesh Color: Pale green, fine-textured, ultra-juicy
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Best For: Garden beds, raised beds, warm patios
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil essential)
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Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
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Watering: Deep, infrequent watering—keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 90–120 cm between hills; 1.5–2 m between rows
Why Grow Piel de Sapo Melon?
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Exceptionally sweet, aromatic flesh with high Brix
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Thick, protective rind for improved shelf life
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Compact fruit size ideal for home gardens and small spaces
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Late-season harvest (85–100 days) extends the melon season
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Adds a gourmet Spanish flair to any meal or gathering
