Ophelia

The 'Ophelia' melon variety is a mid-late or late-maturing cultivar with a vining habit and small, green, dissected leaves. The fruits are round, featuring a grayish-green color that turns cream upon ripening. The fruit surface is smooth and netless, with an average mass of 2.4 kg, capable of reaching up to 4 kg. The flesh is greenish-white, medium in thickness, melting, and tender, with a good taste and characteristic melon aroma. The seed cavity is of medium size, featuring central dry, closed placentas; seeds are cream-yellow and medium-sized. Yield under irrigation reaches 3.68 kg per square meter; fruits are well-suited for transportation.