Cantaloupe 'Athena'

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

How to grow Cantaloupe 'Athena'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Athena is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for Athena as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Athena from seed

Sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.88 feet (58.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Athena about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Athena

As Athena is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Athena