Botanical Interests Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe/Muskmelon Melon Seeds
- Organic type
- Delightful little melon
- 36" plants are great for containers
- Plants are Fusarium wilt resistant
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This delightful little 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. Plants are Fusarium wilt resistant.
Variety4" round fruits with fine, dense netting and golden-yellow flesh, high sugar content, edible to the rind. 'Minnesota Midget' was developed in 1948 by the University of Minnesota at St. Paul.
- Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Type: Cantaloupe
- Native: Africa, Asia, Australia, West Pacific Islands
- Hardiness: Frost-Sensitive Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Dimensions: Compact Vines Up to 36" Long
- Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
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 InsideRecommended 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: 1/4"
- Seed Spacing: 2-3 Seeds Per Mound
- Row Spacing: 24"-36" Apart
- Thinning: Thin to 1 Plant Per Mound
Harvesting
Harvesting at the right time is very important with melons. Commercial growers harvest before melons are ripe, forcing them to ripen off the vine but the last few Days of ripening on the vine put a lot of sugars into the melon. Bottom line is that melons taste significantly better when vine ripened. How do you know when melons are ripe? These indicators: 1) The color between the surface netting is brown, not green. 2) A ripe melon will have a pleasant, fruity aroma at the blossom end. 3) A crack will form on the stem right near the point of attachment. This is called the "slip stage". Harvest when the stem end turns yellow and vines easily "slip" away when the fruit is gently twisted. If it is somewhat difficult to detach the fruit from the vine, the melon is not ready yet. Do not allow to over-ripen.
Specifications- Type: Organic
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