MELON - Piel da Sapo

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(20 seeds)

$4.50

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Heirloom Spanish variety, very aromatic and sweet.

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Originating in Spain these 30cm long fruits have thick green skin and delicate white flesh that has a very sweet taste somewhere between a honeydew Read More

Originating in Spain these 30cm long fruits have thick green skin and delicate white flesh that has a very sweet taste somewhere between a honeydew melon and a pear. A rarity in Australia this unusual heirloom is sure to impress your friends. Watch for the skin to develop yellow stripes before harvesting.

Seed has been treated with an anti fungal agent Thiram

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

100 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

100cm

Plant Height

As per support

Additional Features

Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Product Details

Common Name: MELON - Piel da Sapo

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 20

Days to Harvest: 100 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 100cm

Row Spacing: 150cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Nasturtiums, Potatoes

Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

Germination Time: 10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: As per support

Sow Depth: 10mm

Best Months to Plant – Melon
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain									✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate									✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Melon
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Melon
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Melon
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Melon
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Melon
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Sow your seeds directly in well composted soil or in pots for a head start and an earlier crop. Keep moist during germination.

How to Harvest

Wait for the fruit to turn a from green to a deep yellow shade.

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How to Sow

Sow your seeds directly in well composted soil or in pots for a head start and an earlier crop. Keep moist during germination.

How to Harvest

Wait for the fruit to turn a from green to a deep yellow shade.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →