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.
From December to April, honeydew availability in the United States depends almost entirely on. imports from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Honduras. Honeydews are ready to harvest when the rind turns completely white or yellow. Unlike cantaloupes, honeydew melons will not separate easily from the vine when mature.