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 |
