Melon seeds piñonet toad skin Fitó
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🍈 Fitó Melon Seeds – Piñonet (Piel de Sapo / Toad Skin Melon)
Premium Quality Seeds for Sweet, Long-Lasting Melons
🌿 Product Overview
The Fitó Piñonet (Piel de Sapo) melon variety is one of Spain’s most beloved traditional melons, appreciated for its exceptional sweetness, firm flesh, and long post-harvest conservation. Produced by Semillas Fitó, a leading seed company since 1880, these high-quality seeds guarantee vigorous growth, excellent yield, and consistent fruit qualityfor both home gardeners and professional growers.
The Piñonet melon, often referred to as the “Toad Skin Melon”, gets its name from its distinctive green, mottled rind that resembles the skin of a toad. Inside, you’ll find juicy, ivory-colored flesh with a refreshingly sweet and aromatic flavor — perfect for summer desserts or refreshing fruit salads.
🌞 Key Features & Benefits
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🍈 Traditional Spanish Variety: Renowned for its authentic flavor and sweetness.
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🌿 High Germination Rate: Ensures strong and uniform plant development.
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💧 Drought-Resistant: Thrives in warm, dry climates with minimal irrigation needs.
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🌼 Long Shelf Life: The thick rind allows melons to store well without losing taste.
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🌱 Vigorous Growth: Adaptable to open fields or greenhouse cultivation.
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🧡 Rich in Nutrients: Provides natural hydration and vitamins A & C.
🌾 Cultivation Guide
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Sowing Time: Spring to early summer (March–June, depending on region)
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Germination Temperature: 20–30 °C
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Planting Method: Sow 2–3 seeds per hole, then thin to one strong plant
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Spacing: 100–150 cm between rows, 80–100 cm between plants
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Watering: Regular but moderate; avoid excess moisture to prevent root rot
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Harvest: Approximately 90–100 days after planting
📦 Product Details
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Brand: Semillas Fitó
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Variety: Piñonet (Piel de Sapo / Toad Skin)
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Category: Melon seeds (Cucumis melo)
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Packaging: Sealed packet to preserve freshness and viability
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Origin: Spain
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Weight: Approx. 2–5 g (varies by packet)
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Best for: Gardens, orchards, greenhouses, and small-scale farms
🌍 About Fitó
Semillas Fitó is a historic Spanish seed brand founded in 1880, renowned for developing high-performing vegetable varieties with authentic Mediterranean flavor. Their seeds are selected through rigorous testing to ensure reliability, productivity, and taste excellence for growers around the world.
🪴 Why Choose This Variety?
The Piñonet (Piel de Sapo) melon is the quintessential summer fruit — firm, sweet, and incredibly refreshing. Its natural durability and superior shelf life make it ideal for both personal gardens and local markets. If you’re looking for a proven, traditional melon with commercial appeal, this Fitó variety is a perfect choice.
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🍈 Fitó Melon Seeds – Piñonet (Piel de Sapo / Toad Skin Melon)
Premium Quality Seeds for Sweet, Long-Lasting Melons
🌿 Product Overview
The Fitó Piñonet (Piel de Sapo) melon variety is one of Spain’s most beloved traditional melons, appreciated for its exceptional sweetness, firm flesh, and long post-harvest conservation. Produced by Semillas Fitó, a leading seed company since 1880, these high-quality seeds guarantee vigorous growth, excellent yield, and consistent fruit qualityfor both home gardeners and professional growers.
The Piñonet melon, often referred to as the “Toad Skin Melon”, gets its name from its distinctive green, mottled rind that resembles the skin of a toad. Inside, you’ll find juicy, ivory-colored flesh with a refreshingly sweet and aromatic flavor — perfect for summer desserts or refreshing fruit salads.
🌞 Key Features & Benefits
-
🍈 Traditional Spanish Variety: Renowned for its authentic flavor and sweetness.
-
🌿 High Germination Rate: Ensures strong and uniform plant development.
-
💧 Drought-Resistant: Thrives in warm, dry climates with minimal irrigation needs.
-
🌼 Long Shelf Life: The thick rind allows melons to store well without losing taste.
-
🌱 Vigorous Growth: Adaptable to open fields or greenhouse cultivation.
-
🧡 Rich in Nutrients: Provides natural hydration and vitamins A & C.
🌾 Cultivation Guide
-
Sowing Time: Spring to early summer (March–June, depending on region)
-
Germination Temperature: 20–30 °C
-
Planting Method: Sow 2–3 seeds per hole, then thin to one strong plant
-
Spacing: 100–150 cm between rows, 80–100 cm between plants
-
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
-
Watering: Regular but moderate; avoid excess moisture to prevent root rot
-
Harvest: Approximately 90–100 days after planting
📦 Product Details
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Brand: Semillas Fitó
-
Variety: Piñonet (Piel de Sapo / Toad Skin)
-
Category: Melon seeds (Cucumis melo)
-
Packaging: Sealed packet to preserve freshness and viability
-
Origin: Spain
-
Weight: Approx. 2–5 g (varies by packet)
-
Best for: Gardens, orchards, greenhouses, and small-scale farms
🌍 About Fitó
Semillas Fitó is a historic Spanish seed brand founded in 1880, renowned for developing high-performing vegetable varieties with authentic Mediterranean flavor. Their seeds are selected through rigorous testing to ensure reliability, productivity, and taste excellence for growers around the world.
🪴 Why Choose This Variety?
The Piñonet (Piel de Sapo) melon is the quintessential summer fruit — firm, sweet, and incredibly refreshing. Its natural durability and superior shelf life make it ideal for both personal gardens and local markets. If you’re looking for a proven, traditional melon with commercial appeal, this Fitó variety is a perfect choice.
