Athenas are identifiable on the outside by the subtle ribs on the slightly oblong melon. A typical Athena melon can weigh up to 5 to 7 p...Read Moreounds, so it will be somewhat larger in size and weight than some of the smaller varieties of muskmelon.
Inside the flesh is softer than other Cantaloupes, but quite juicy, sweet and flavorful. Their soft flesh and high sugar content translates into shorter shelf-life at the store and at home, but as delicious as they are, they will be eaten fast, so not a big issue.
This a relatively new hybrid that claims to tolerate sulphur. It is Fusarium and powdery mildew resistant, It is a typical 5 lb, orange f...Read Morelesh market melon for the east. Has excellent flavor, soft juicy flesh.
Athenas are identifiable on the outside by the subtle ribs on the slightly oblong melon. A typical Athena melon can weigh up to 5 to 7 p...Read More
This a relatively new hybrid that claims to tolerate sulphur. It is Fusarium and powdery mildew resistant, It is a typical 5 lb, orange f...Read More