
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. |
Disease Resistance/Tolerance | |
HR | Fom 0,1,2 |
HR | PM 1 |
IR | PM 2 |
T | S |
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