Minnesota Midget Melon / Cantaloupe
Melon introduced in 1948 by the University of Minnesota produces loads of 4″ fruit, sweet and juicy to the rind. Melons in general, love long, hot seasons, but this variety is specially suited to areas with a short growing season, though it can be grown anywhere. Compact, 36″ plants are great for containers.
- If planting in a pot, use no smaller than a 3 gallon pot.
- Plant height 36″
- Tomato Cage
- Companion:
- Fusarium Wilt Resistant
- Frost Sensitive
- Good for Containers
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Zone | 4 – 10 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Plant Depth (in.) | 0.25″ |
| Fertilizer Type | 10-10-10 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Fragrant | n |
| Edible Parts | Fruit |
| Size | 3′ |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Germination | 5 to 10 |
| Maturity | 75 |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Hybrid/Open Pollinated | Open Pollinated |
| Genus | Cucumis |
| Species | melo |
| Subspecies | Cantaloupe |
| Common Name | Cantaloupe |
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
- When to Start Inside: Recommended for short-season areas. 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting within 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: ¼”
- Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
- Row Spacing: 24″–36″ apart
- Thinning: Thin to 1 plant per mound
- July 24, 2024 – Extended extreme temps from June – between 95 – 101
