Melon Princess Elizabeth

The 'Princess Elizabeth' melon hybrid is an early-maturing variety with a maturation period from seedling to fruit of about 60-70 days. The plant is trailing with green, weakly lobed leaves of medium size. The fruits are round, smooth, and golden-yellow in color, weighing from 1.3 to 1.7 kg. The flesh has an apricot hue, is crisp, juicy, moderately sweet, and very aromatic, ensuring harmony of taste and color. The seed cavity is small, with central dry and closed placentas, and the seeds are cream-yellow and of medium size.

The hybrid has high resistance to diseases such as anthracnose, powdery mildew, and fusarium, as well as good tolerance to unfavorable weather conditions and cold hardiness. The yield of marketable fruits reaches 5.3 kg per square meter, making the variety attractive for local consumption. For optimal cultivation, it is recommended to use film coverings, mulching, or trellis greenhouses, while pinching the stems after the 5-6 leaf, leaving 3-5 fruits on the plant. Irrigation should be stopped 10-15 days before maturation, which improves fruit quality.

The 'Princess Elizabeth' melon is widely used fresh due to its excellent taste and aroma. Additionally, its flesh is suitable for drying and dehydration, as well as for making marmalade and candied fruits, expanding the culinary uses of this variety. High quality and balanced taste make this hybrid in demand among both hobbyists and professional gardeners.