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Aphrodite Hybrid Cantaloupe
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity72 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing4 - 6 Feet
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Aphrodite Hybrid Cantaloupe
‘Aphrodite’ is a hybrid cantaloupe prized for its remarkable fragrance, honey-like sweetness, and relatively compact vines. Closely related to ‘Athena,’ this variety matures a few days earlier while producing substantial fruits with rich aroma and flavor.
Sow ‘Aphrodite’ directly in the garden about ¼ inch deep and space plants 4 to 6 feet apart. Grow in full sun. Its compact vines make this variety especially useful in smaller gardens, and plants are also noted for good disease resistance.
Ready to harvest in about 72 days, begin checking fruits as they reach full size and develop their characteristic fragrance and mature color.
Fragrant, sweet, and flavorful, ‘Aphrodite’ is excellent for fresh eating, fruit salads, breakfast plates, and summer desserts.
- Days to Maturity: 72
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 15 - 18 Inches
- Fruit Weight: 6 - 8 Lbs
- Fruit Size: 8 Inches
- Spread: 60 - 72 Inches
- Resistant To:
- Heat
- Humidity
- Powdery Mildew
- Fusarium Wilt
Catalog Page: 45
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
15 - 18 Inches
Botanical name
Cucumis melo
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 4 - 6 Feet.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Aphrodite Hybrid Cantaloupe$4.50 · Packet - 10 to 12 Seeds
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i planted 40 cantaloupe seeds only 11 came up the watermelon did much better 38 out of 40,
Hi Virgil,
We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ve reached out to you directly to better understand the issue and work toward a resolution.
Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we’re committed to making things right. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
—The Seeds 'n Such Team
J
Grew these side by side with Haileys Best and there was no comparison.. Aphrodite out performed in every way! These produced more, were bigger , tasted so much better and didn't rot or crack on the vines like Haileys best. This is going to be my go to from now on!
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Last year, 2021, was my first year for this variety, and it will be my "Go to" mellon this year! When I saw the size they were growing to, I thought a Flat Flavorless mellon, but was pleasently surpirsed, with one of the best tasting mellons I ever tasted!
I bought started plant, and in spite of having ten mellons growing on a few vines in an area about 10 square feet, mellons were 8 to over 10 lbs each. Just one plant produced about 15 large mellons.
I wish there was a space here for a photo of them growing in my garden.