Uslada

The "Uslada" melon variety represents a mid-season variety with a vegetative period ranging from 80 to 90 days. The plants are creeping, which promotes good fruit development. The fruits have an oval or egg-shaped shape and weigh between 2.5 and 4 kg, featuring yellow skin covered with a netting and white, medium-density flesh. The flesh is characterized by a crisp, tender, and juicy texture, possesses a pleasant aroma, and has high dry matter content (16-17%) and sugar content (9-11%), ensuring an excellent taste.

The "Uslada" variety is characterized by high yield, reaching 8-9 kg per square meter, and resistance to main melon diseases such as anthracnose, fusarium, and powdery mildew. The fruits hardly crack, which significantly facilitates harvesting and storage. Additionally, the melon withstands long-distance transportation without damage, making it suitable for commercial cultivation and sales.

This variety is undemanding regarding growing conditions and features a long fruiting period. The fruits retain their qualities and freshness for up to 30 days after harvest, allowing them to be used both for fresh consumption and long-term storage. Due to its taste qualities, stability, and commercial characteristics, the "Uslada" melon is an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers.