This year, compared to last year, farmers in Odesa region sowed 3.5 hectares of gourds. Watermelons are 108.7% more, and melons are 111.1% more, SEEDS writes.
Currently, the regional budget is funding major reconstruction of reclamation systems, which will start working this year. However, even before the reclamation system is launched, a record harvest of melons is expected in Odesa region.