Torpeda

The Torpedo melon is one of the best and most popular varieties, known for its impressive size and elongated fruit shape. The rind is yellow, often with a thin netted structure or silver veins, giving it an attractive appearance. The flesh is white or cream-white, juicy and oily in texture, about 5-6 cm thick, with a pleasant vanilla aroma and sweet taste. Fruit weight ranges from 3 to 15 kg, depending on growing conditions, with 2-3 large fruits forming on one plant.

The Torpedo variety has a medium maturity period of 60 to 90 days, allowing harvest in mid-summer—from July to August. Plants have sturdy stems and shoots up to 2 meters long, which are recommended to be tied to supports for ease of cultivation. Melons tolerate transportation and long-term storage well, without losing their taste qualities, making them an excellent choice for fresh sale.

This melon variety is valued not only for its high yield and attractive appearance but also for its versatility. Thanks to its juicy and aromatic flesh, Torpedo melons are used both fresh and for making various desserts, smoothies, juices, and candied fruits. It quenches thirst well in hot weather and is a source of useful vitamins, making it a desired product on any table.