An early maturing cantaloupe renowned for its firm, aromatic, absolutely delicious flesh. Athena is the gardeners' favorite for dependable performance and great holding power on the vine. This is a melon you don't have to rush to harvest, and every 5- to 6-pound fruit is super sweet, succulent, and delicious.
The vine spreads between 2 and 3 feet long, setting about 5 to 7 melons. Athena is such an early bearer that you might want to plant seeds successively every two weeks for a month or more, guaranteeing yourself of a summerlong harvest.
The fruit arises with coarse netting and salmon-colored flesh on vigorous plants that know how to withstand garden stresses. The fruit keeps its texture and flavor for a long time after maturity, remaining true on the vine even if you can't harvest it immediately. Resistant to cracking and very durable, it's a gardener's dream.
| Seed Pack Size | 15 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cucumis |
| Species | melo |
| Variety | Athena Hybrid |
| Product Classification | Fruit, Seeds, Vegetables |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Habit | Vining |
| Days To Maturity | 75.00 |
| Harvest Season | Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Powdery Mildew |
| Characteristics | Direct Sow, Edible, Season Extenders |
| Uses | Beds, Cuisine, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers |
