Piel de Sapo Melon (Santa Claus / Christmas Melon) – Green Yellow Fruit Seeds

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.

Key Features

• 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

Specifications

• 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

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Time: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.

2. Sowing Depth: ½ inch deep.

3. Germination: 7–14 days at 70–85°F.

4. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when nights are warm.

5. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting the leaves.

6. Sunlight: Requires full sun for sweetness and proper fruit development.

7. Soil Prep: Add compost or organic matter before planting.

8. Care Tips:

   • Mulch around plants to maintain moisture.

   • Provide space for vines to spread.

   • Harvest when rind turns yellow-green and fruit feels heavy.