The 'Kholodok' watermelon variety is a mid-late hybrid with a vegetative period of 85 to 100 days. The plant is powerful, tall, and highly branched, featuring large, medium-cut leaves. The fruits have an elongated-spherical or oval shape, dark green color with light stripes, and weigh on average between 4 and 7 kg. The skin of medium thickness reliably protects the flesh, which is characterized by an intense red color with a pinkish hue, granular texture, tenderness, high juiciness, and pronounced sweetness. This watermelon variety boasts high yield, reaching 40-60 tons per hectare, as well as excellent transportability and storability. The fruits retain their taste qualities and commercial appearance during storage for 3-5 months, allowing them to be used not only for fresh consumption but also for pickling, canning, processing, and juice production. Due to high resistance to diseases such as anthracnose, powdery mildew, and fusarium, 'Kholodok' is a reliable choice for cultivation in various climatic conditions. The 'Kholodok' watermelon does not over-ripen and retains its properties until New Year and beyond, making it particularly in demand among buyers. Its juicy, super-sweet flesh with a pleasant aroma ensures an excellent taste, while high storability and resistance to temperature drops allow for efficient transportation and storage of fruits without quality loss. This variety combines high productivity, versatility in application, and outstanding taste characteristics.
