Disease-tolerant and shippable.
Ripe Athena melons seldom crack and their tough rinds make them ideal for shipping. Good shelf life even when harvested ripe. Widely adapted. Fruits avg. 5–6 lb. Harvest at full-slip (when a gentle tug removes the fruit from the vine).
Disease Resistance:
Fusarium Wilt races 0–2 (High)
Specs:
- Packet: 30 seeds
- Avg. 15,800 seeds/lb