CAROTEL

The Carotel melon is a mid-early hybrid variety known for its high yield and delicatessen taste. The plant is moderately vining and quite compact, making care and cultivation easier. The fruits have a portion-sized mass ranging from 0.6 to 0.9 kg, an oval shape with green skin covered by a thin rind and a dense netting. The flesh occupies about two-thirds of the fruit's diameter; it is light orange, oily, soft, juicy, and possesses a rich melon aroma, making this variety particularly attractive to lovers of sweet and aromatic fruits. Carotel is recommended for cultivation under film coverings, in greenhouses, or in hotbeds, which ensures optimal conditions for fruit development and ripening. Sowing for seedlings is conducted in April, and transplanting into the ground occurs at the end of May or in early June, when the plants reach 30-35 days of age. A planting scheme of 70x150 cm is used, which provides sufficient space for growth. An important agricultural technique measure is the removal of side shoots up to a height of 50 cm and pinching of subsequent shoots over 1-3 leaves, which promotes the formation of a compact bush and improves fruit quality. Care for Carotel melons includes moderate watering, especially during the fruit ripening period, to maintain their juiciness and aroma. Due to its taste qualities resembling the French variety Charente, this hybrid is popular among gardeners and lovers of sweet fruits. Carotel is excellent for fresh consumption and can become a decoration for any summer table.