Typically the brighter the yellow of the melon rind, the riper and sweeter it is. Its exterior skin is wrinkled, a distinguishing feature of the Santa Claus melon. Its fragrance is subtle as a result of its thick skin. Unlike many other melons, it will not release a signifying aroma when ripe. read more
Santa Claus melon The Santa Claus melon, sometimes known as Christmas melon or piel de sapo (toadskin), is a variety of melon of (family Cucurbitaceae, Cucumis melo, Inodorus group) originating in Spain that grows to about a foot in length and is oval in shape. read more
Santa Claus melon season is late spring and summer. During the winter months, Santa Claus melons are shipped from South America. Current Facts The Santa Claus melon is a Casaba type, botanically classified as Cucumis melo inodorus. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family it is a winter melon variety along with honeydew, Crenshaw, Casaba and Canary. read more
According to WiseGeek, a Santa Claus Melon is a melon in the muskmelon family {another melon that I have not encountered}. It is also commonly referred to as a Christmas Melon. On the left is a cantaloupe half and on the right is a Santa Claus Melon half, for comparison. read more