Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon

Minnesota Midget is a compact heirloom cantaloupe bearing personal-sized melons on short, space-saving vines. The sweet, deep orange flesh has only a small seed cavity, making it a favorite for small gardens, patios, and square-foot beds.

At a glance

• Variety: Minnesota Midget cantaloupe (Cucumis melo)
• Type: Heirloom melon, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Personal-sized with sweet orange flesh
• Sun: Full sun
• Habit: Compact, short-vined
• Use: Fresh eating

Best for

• Small gardens and patios
• Square-foot and container growing
• Single-serving fresh melons
• Short-season and early harvests
• Gardeners short on space

How to grow

Start seeds indoors a few weeks early or direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and provide steady moisture. The compact vines do well on a small trellis. Harvest when fruit slips easily from the stem.

Flavor profile

Sweet and aromatic with smooth, deep orange flesh and classic cantaloupe richness in a small package.

About MIgardener

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