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Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe
Melon
MelonCucumis melo var. cantaloupensis 'Minnesota Midget'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
A compact cantaloupe variety developed by the University of Minnesota for short growing seasons and small spaces. This prolific heirloom produces sweet, orange-fleshed melons weighing just 1-2 pounds each on compact vines perfect for northern gardens. Despite its small size, it delivers full cantaloupe flavor and is ready to harvest in just 70 days.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.