Bereginya

The Berегinya watermelon variety is a medium-maturing and very sweet variety with a vegetative period ranging from 70 to 92 days, depending on weather conditions. The plant is medium-height, with strong stems and abundant foliage, thriving in loose, fertilized, and moist soil under warm and dry weather. The variety is characterized by high yield — up to 190-240 kg of fruit per 100 square meters, forming 3-4 fruits per plant, evenly sized.

Berегinya fruits have a round or slightly oval shape, weighing from 2.5 to 4 kg, sometimes reaching 5 kg. The skin is thin but firm, with a distinctive yellow-orange color and a net-like pattern with green stripes. The flesh is thick, white or cream-colored with a slight greenish tint near the rind, very juicy, crisp, and rich in sugar — up to 11-12% — giving it a rich sweet taste and aroma. Flavor quality is rated 5 out of 5.

The variety is resistant to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and anthracnose, as well as drought-tolerant. Fruits exhibit high transportability and good storability — up to three months with proper storage. Berегinya watermelon is recommended for fresh consumption and for preparing desserts, juices, smoothies, and fruit salads, making it a versatile product for home cooking.