Minnesota Midget Melon (Cucumis melo)

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Minnesota Midget Melon (Cucumis melo): These petite melons, measuring around 4" in diameter, are among the earliest to ripen, maturing in just 65 days. With their sweet, orange, and juicy flesh, these personal-sized melons make delightful snacks. Bred by the University of Minnesota's research department in 1948, the Minnesota Midget...
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Minnesota Midget Melon (Cucumis melo): These petite melons, measuring around 4" in diameter, are among the earliest to ripen, maturing in just 65 days. With their sweet, orange, and juicy flesh, these personal-sized melons make delightful snacks.

Bred by the University of Minnesota's research department in 1948, the Minnesota Midget Melon, introduced by Farmer Seed and Nursery Company, features flavorful, small-fruited muskmelon with an ultra-thin rind.

The vines yield numerous lunchbox-friendly melons, and this compact heirloom, developed in the 1940s, can grow up to 9 inches in height.

Botanical Name : Cucumis melo

Common name : Minnesota Midget Melon

Size at maturity : 6-12"

Days to maturity : 60-70 Days

Light requirement : Full sun

Planting time  :  spring

Sowing method : Direct sow

Planting depth :  1/2"- 1" 

Plant spacing  : 36”

Ships  : Year-round

Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 800

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