Minnesota Midget Melon

Cucumis melo | SKU: 0362

Historic Variety


$3.25 to $41.00
  • 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

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$3.25 to $41.00

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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.

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.