The total land area is 10,503.2 square kilometres (4,055.3 sq mi) and the total population is 19,434. All the islands are currently under Russian jurisdiction, and most are internationally recognized as Russian.
As the summer progresses and the fruits reach full size remove a few leaves to allow the fruit to ripen. Harvest: July to August. 65 to 70 days to maturity. Cantaloupe melons can range in size from 0.5 to 5.0 kg (1.1 to 11 lb). F1 Pepito typically weighs 1.2 to 1.4 kg. When they are ripe the skin will be a dull yellow background with raised netting.
How soon melons bear fruit is largely based on the type of melon, as well as the specific cultivar. Cantaloupes are among the first melons to produce fruit -- typically within 35 days of pollination. Early varieties, including Earli-Sweet and Alaska, produce fruit even sooner. Honeydew melons take between 45 to 60 days to bear fruit, while watermelons need a long, warm season. Small icebox watermelon, such as Sugar Baby, produce fruit in as little as 75 days, but big whoppers, such as Florida Giant or Cannonball, need between 90 and 115 days to ripen.