Krötenhautmelone, Piel de Sapo

created by Alex&Sempi at 18.03.2025

Season Overview

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Description

Piel de Sapo, the Spanish name (piel = skin, sapo = toad) refers to the characteristic, knobbly skin of the melon, which resembles a toad. But you should definitely grab one if you discover a "Piel de Sapo" melon, because its white flesh tastes unbeatably good and deliciously sweet. An insider tip, we would say; it is not without reason that it is one of the most popular melon varieties from Spain. Looks futuristic - taste divine. The Piel de Sapo, also known as Futuro melon, belongs to the sugar melon family, under which there are around 500 different varieties. Its skin is speckled light green lengthways and has a slightly futuristic appearance, and when you look at its shape, you think of an American football. Its taste is similar to that of a honeydew melon - but it is juicier and more aromatic. The Piel de Sapo tastes juicy-fresh, medium-sweet and has a whitish, slightly green flesh with a crunchy consistency. The melon contains relatively high levels of fructose, but hardly any fat. Sugared melons have taken the hearts of gourmets by storm. Whether the original home of the melon is Africa or Asia is still unclear. What is certain is that melons are now grown all over the world, wherever it is constantly warm and sunny. This melon variety, also known as "futuro melon" or "frog skin" melon, stands out with its unique green-yellow skin and refreshing taste. It tastes mildly sweet and has notes of honey and pear.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant