Melon Skin of Frog Torpedo

The melon (Cucumis melo) is a herbaceous plant with creeping stems, cultivated for its large, delicious fruit that is highly sought after in summer for its high water content and sweet flavor.

The plant has soft hairy stems that grow close to the ground.

Flowers are yellow, and varieties include male, female, and hermaphroditic.

This extremely polymorphic species varies significantly in fruit type and flesh color.

The fruit’s color ranges from white to very dark green including yellow, blotched, and spotted varieties, such as the Spanish Piel de Sapo.

Fruits vary from spherical to elliptical shapes depending on the cultivar and growing conditions, ranging from as small as 400g to large specimens weighing up to 10 kg.

The flesh is aromatic, tender, and can be found in different colors including yellow, green, pink, and mixed tones.