Key Features:

• Produces medium-sized round melons with golden-yellow skin

• Sweet, fragrant, creamy-orange flesh with excellent summer flavor

• Russian heirloom variety known for consistency and good yield

• Suitable for backyard gardens, raised beds, and small farm cultivation

• Non-GMO seed source

• Performs well in warm climates with full sun

Specifications:

• Seed Name: Cucumis melo (Kolkhoznitsa Melon)

• Common Name: Russian Melon

• Plant Type: Annual Fruit-bearing Vine

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 311 (Grows best in warm regions)

• Growth Habit: Trailing vine

• Fruit Size: Typically 24 lbs

• Planting Season: Late Spring after frost

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• Water Requirements: Moderate; consistent moisture needed during fruit formation

• Pollination: Bee-pollinated

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Germination Time: 714 days

Planting Guide:

1. Sowing Depth:
   Plant seeds 1 inch deep into prepared soil.

2. Soil Preparation:
   Work compost or organic fertilizer into the soil before planting.

3. Spacing:
   Space plants 2436 inches apart in rows 56 ft apart or on mounds.

4. Watering:
   Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.

5. Sunlight:
   Provide full sun for strong vine growth and sweet fruit development.

6. Support (Optional):
   Can be trellised; use slings to support developing fruit if grown vertically.

7. Harvest:
   Harvest when the melon skin turns deep golden and gives off a sweet fragrance.