CANTALOUPE Seeds, Minnesota Midget

Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo 'Minnesota Midget') is an heirloom, open-pollinated muskmelon bred for short seasons and small spaces. Its compact vines yield petite, intensely sweet melons that ripen early.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucumis melo 'Minnesota Midget'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated muskmelon
• Habit: Compact, short vines (about 3 feet)
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam, pH 6.0 to 7.0

Best for

• Containers and small gardens
• Short-season and northern climates
• Fresh single-serve melons
• Fruit salads and snacks

How to grow

Sow in late spring once soil is warm, in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. The short vines suit containers and tight beds. Keep moisture consistent during fruiting, then ease off as melons ripen. Harvest when fruit is fragrant and slips from the vine.

Flavor profile

Sweet and flavorful despite its small size, with tender orange flesh right down to the rind.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.