According to Crill, Sunseeds hybrid honeydews have dominated the market since they were introduced. Crill predicts that the per capita consumption of melons in the U.S. will continue to increase. He notes that melons are a versatile fruit that can be eaten as part of a meal or as a snack, and are low in calories and high in vitamins. This hybrid cantaloupe from Sunseeds is widely adapted to the Eastern U.S. melon-growing regions. Odyssey is an early Eastern-type melon with good netting and interior quality.
Fruit is uniform in shape and size.
The firmness of the fruit provides good storage and shipping capabilities. Odyssey offers growers superior yield and flavor. It is widely adapted for all Easter Shipper-growing regions. SXM 7204 produces high soluble solids and has excellent flavor. The fruit have good interior color, small cavities and firmness.