A high-yielding, early-maturing cantaloupe variety, Cucumis melo ‘Athena’, commonly known as Athena Cantaloupe, is prized for its sweet, juicy, orange flesh and firm, aromatic texture. This heat-tolerant, disease-resistant vine thrives in warm climates, producing delicious, uniform melons perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and summer snacks.
Cucumis melo ‘Athena’ (Athena Cantaloupe)
Cucumis melo ‘Athena’
Athena Cantaloupe
A high-yielding, early-maturing cantaloupe variety, Cucumis melo ‘Athena’, commonly known as Athena Cantaloupe, is prized for its sweet, juicy, orange flesh and firm, aromatic texture. This heat-tolerant, disease-resistant vine thrives in warm climates, producing delicious, uniform melons perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and summer snacks.
| Plant Type | Annual, Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 4-6 ft |
| Spread | 4-12 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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