The 'MODOK' melon variety is an early-ripening ground-growing variety, ideal for growing at home and in a cottage garden. This variety is characterized by high yield and low maintenance, allowing even novice gardeners to obtain tasty and aromatic fruits. The period from seedling emergence to the first harvest is 80-85 days, and fruit harvesting takes place from July to August. The plant is moderately sprawling, compact, and can be grown either spread out or on supports. The fruits have bright yellow skin, a round shape, and a mass ranging from 2 to 4 kg, depending on growing conditions and bush formation. The flesh of 'MODOK' melons has a honey flavor and aroma, making it an excellent choice for fresh consumption as well as for processing into juices, crystallized fruits, marinades, and oriental sweets. The fruit skin is thin but strong, ensuring high transportability, although the shelf life is low—they retain freshness for 2-3 weeks after harvest. The variety is characterized by high drought resistance and low susceptibility to typical cucurbit diseases, such as fungal infections and bacterial rots. The cultivation technology is quite simple, making the variety accessible to a wide range of gardeners. In addition to 'MODOK', there is a hybrid melon variety 'Zagadka F1', which is characterized by an early ripening period, high commercial value, and resistance to diseases and drought. The fruits of this Chinese hybrid have snow-white skin and thick, very aromatic and sweet flesh with a sugar content of up to 9%. 'Zagadka F1' is characterized by vigorous growth and high transportability, as well as good shelf life, making it attractive for commercial growing and sales.
