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Athena Hybrid Cantaloupe
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity75 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Athena Hybrid Cantaloupe
‘Athena’ is a popular hybrid cantaloupe prized for its generous yields, excellent sweetness, and dependable vine-ripened quality. Large, early fruits are oval and heavily netted, with attractive salmon-colored flesh, rich aroma, firm texture, and good keeping quality.
Sow ‘Athena’ directly in the garden about ½ inch deep and space plants about 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety grows on rugged vines and is noted for excellent disease resistance.
Ready to harvest in about 75 days, begin checking fruits as they reach full size and develop their mature color, aroma, and sweetness.
Sweet, aromatic, and juicy, ‘Athena’ is excellent for fresh eating, fruit salads, breakfast plates, and summer desserts.
- Days to Maturity: 75
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 18 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 24 Inches
- Fruit Weight: 5 - 6 Lbs
Catalog Page: 45
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ Inch
Plant height
24 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 ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 Inches.
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.
Athena Hybrid Cantaloupe$4.50 · Packet - 12 to 15 Seeds
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