Minnesota Midget Melon
Historic Variety
- Vines rarely grow over 3 feet and fruits grow to 9 inches
- Juicy, super-sweet orange flesh
- Resistant to fusarium wilt
- 60-75 days
- ±1,200 seeds/oz
Item Details
Extra-early variety bred by the University of Minnesota at St. Paul in 1948; introduced by Farmer Seed and Nursery Company. Capable of producing two crops—an excellent choice for northern gardeners. Vines seldom over 3' long; suitable for growing in containers. Round 4" fruits have thick golden-yellow flesh that is edible to the rind and deliciously sweet. Resistant to fusarium wilt. 60-75 days. ±1,200 seeds/oz.
Learn to Grow Minnesota Midget Melon
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Instructions - Melons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost.
Ratings & Reviews
3 reviews
good taste, hard to grow.
by Roger
Not sure why but I can not seem to get these things to germinate and then grow. I have friends who have grown them and they have great flavor. No idea. 3 stars because I've tasted them and know they are good, but I haven't had success growing them.
Great for small gardens and easy to save seeds
by RwLouisville
Have been growing and saving seeds on mn midget plants for over a decade. Most years have been good with the plants that survive. Usually getting 3 to 12 fruit for the 2 plants I keep. I have a small garden so these are space savers for me. Fruit is perfect for one person to finish up so no sitting in the fridge. I am mid south so keeping enough water on the plant can be a hassle.
Delicious! Zone 9 Glendale AZ
by Joseph
Compact vines easy to grow and an early harvest. You'll know when ripe by the color change and it'll slip easy from vine. Nice rich flavor and refreshingly juicy on a hot summer day!