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The Piel de Sapo Melon—commonly called Santa Claus Melon or Christmas Melon—is a specialty melon known for its thick mottled green-yellow rind and juicy, sweet, pale flesh. This long-keeping variety is popular for its excellent shelf life and rich flavor. Perfect for warm-season gardening, it grows vigorously and yields large fruits with minimal care.
Large, oval fruits with green-yellow mottled skin
Sweet, aromatic, pale creamy flesh
Long storage life (one of the longest-keeping melons)
Heat-tolerant and productive
Perfect for home gardens and warm climates
Non-GMO, high-quality seeds
Common Name: Piel de Sapo Melon, Santa Claus Melon
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
Seed Type: Non-GMO
Fruit Color: Green-yellow rind, pale flesh
Fruit Size: 4–8 lbs
Maturity: 90–110 days
Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
Vine Length: 5–7 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants
Sowing Time: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
Sowing Depth: ½ inch deep.
Germination: 7–14 days at 70–85°F.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when nights are warm.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting the leaves.
Sunlight: Requires full sun for sweetness and proper fruit development.
Soil Prep: Add compost or organic matter before planting.
Care Tips:
Mulch around plants to maintain moisture.
Provide space for vines to spread.
Harvest when rind turns yellow-green and fruit feels heavy.
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