
| Cantaloupe > Minerva
Relative Maturity: |
78 days |
Weight: |
6-8 lbs |
Netting: |
Coarse, open |
Sutures: |
Slight to medium |
Rind Color: |
Tan |
Flesh Color: |
Deep Salmon |
Description: |
Minerva is a larger-fruited Eastern-type melon that has performed well in planting programs. On average, Minerva fruit weighs 2 to 3 pounds more than Athena and matures 2 to 3 days later. The fruit is typically oval in shape to slightly “lobey.” This variety has been shown to have a strong, vigorous plant. |
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