The Sapomiel Hybrid
Ordered seeds from Gurney's for $1.28
Item # 75736
from the catalog...
"Buttery flavor combines with creamy firm texture for a refreshing treat! This Piel de Sapo type melon has both a green to gold rind and high yields of football-shaped fruit. Tolerant to fusarium, powdery mildew and holds well in the field. Approx. 15 seeds per pkt."
Estimated days to maturity: 95
Planted 8 seeds in 8 hills in Bed # 11 on June 8th, 2011. Ended up with six plants.
Attacked by squash vine borer. Killed almost all the vines after fruit set and growing. Also had extreme heat wave in July with temps reaching 100 on some days...and very dry July and August.
First harvested on August 18th. The taste reminded me of a pear and cantaloupe. Looked like a white cantaloupe in the inside.
photos taken August 9th
