Athena Cantaloupe Seeds - Fruit Plant

Athena cantaloupe is a warm-season vine plant with a vigorous, spreading growth habit and trailing stems. It is well adapted to hot and sunny climates and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes quickly from seed and is suitable for garden beds and open growing areas. It requires consistent warmth and moderate moisture for steady vine growth throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with vigorous trailing vines
• Suitable for garden beds and open spaces
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Adapted to hot and sunny climates
• Steady growth with consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
• Common Name (US): Cantaloupe
• Seed Type / Variety: Athena Variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 22-30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy loam
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during growth
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 meters vine length, spread varies
• Plant Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants