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.
Climacteric fruits like plums will ripen off the tree. A casaba melon is ripe when the blossom end is slightly yielding. The mamey fruit should be soft to the touch when ripe. Bananas ripen off the parent plant. A variety of ripe apples. Grapes will not ripen any more after they are picked from their vine. Storing fruit in the refrigerator can prolong its shelf life. Tangerines should look plump and juicy when they are ripe.