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Cantaloupes

Juicy, sweet, softer flesh – Local Athena Cantaloupes.

“East Coast and Mid-West Muskmelon-style Cantaloupe Lovers – it’s our time! Find a local farm market or a store that supports regional farms because peak of the season time is here for Athena variety Cantaloupes. Of course I’m completely biased on this, but an addictively sweet and outrageously juicy Athena Cantaloupe grown in Lancaster County, PA is the about as good as melon eating gets for me. Yum!

“Late July looks to be a time of abundant local harvests of Athena Cantaloupes and then a steadier supply will continue throughout the summer. You’ll know they’re ripe when you smell their tropical aroma and the end opposite the stem gives just a little to thumb pressure. Since they’re picked full-ripe, I recommend cutting your Athena Melon up as soon as you bring it home to enjoy right away or store cuts for later in the fridge.

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