Minnesota Midget Cantaloupes are a charming heirloom variety, producing personal-sized melons on compact vines. These 4-inch (10 cm) mini cantaloupes are sweet, juicy, and fragrant, offering a delightful treat for any melon lover. Perfect for northern gardens, this early-maturing variety ensures a productive harvest even in shorter growing seasons.
*Days to Maturity – Ready to harvest in approximately 80-100 days, ideal for short seasons.
*Compact Vines – Vines grow 3-4 feet (90-120 cm), making them suitable for smaller gardens or container growing.
*Personal-Sized Melons – Produces single-serving, aromatic cantaloupes perfect for fresh eating.
*Heirloom Variety – Known for its rich flavor and reliable productivity.
Each packet contains approximately 20 seeds.
Product Title: Minnesota Midget Mini Cantaloupe Seeds – Sweet, Compact Cantaloupes for Northern Gardens (20 Seeds)
Melon - Mini Cantaloupe Seeds - Minnesota Midget
Start melon seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date to avoid plants becoming root-bound, as melons are sensitive to transplanting stress. In regions with a longer growing season, seeds can also be direct-sown outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
Sow seeds about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep and cover lightly with soil, keeping it consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 5-15 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location after the frost risk has passed, spacing plants 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) apart, with 4-6 feet (120-180 cm) between rows to allow room for vine growth.
Cucumis melo
Also known as Minnesota Midget melon, musk melon, rock melon