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Why is there a slice of juicy watermelon on the stamp?
Watermelon is a non-official trademark of Kherson because the region is one of Ukraine’s main watermelon-growing areas. The warm summers, fertile steppe soil, and irrigation from the Dnipro River make Kherson perfect for watermelon cultivation. “Kherson watermelons” are famous across Ukraine for being especially sweet and juicy; in season, they’re shipped by truck, rail, and even special “watermelon trains” to other cities. Large-scale farming of watermelons and melons has long been a key agricultural activity in the region.
Why is there a slice of juicy watermelon on the stamp?
Watermelon is a non-official trademark of Kherson because the region is one of Ukraine’s main watermelon-growing areas. The warm summers, fertile steppe soil, and irrigation from the Dnipro River make Kherson perfect for watermelon cultivation. “Kherson watermelons” are famous across Ukraine for being especially sweet and juicy; in season, they’re shipped by truck, rail, and even special “watermelon trains” to other cities. Large-scale farming of watermelons and melons has long been a key agricultural activity in the region.