Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe, Heirloom Seeds

Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe, Heirloom Seeds — The 1948 University of Minnesota Miniature Muskmelon for Patio Gardens and Short Seasons

Minnesota Midget (Cucumis melo) was developed by the University of Minnesota and introduced to the seed market by Farmer Seed Co. in 1948. An extremely early melon packed with fruit — just 4 inches across with sweet orange flesh, a perfect miniature version of the classic muskmelon weighing 1 to 1½ pounds. Excellent flavor and very sweet. Compact 3–4-foot vines produce prolifically, perfect for smaller gardens, containers, and short growing seasons. 60–70 days.

Why Grow Minnesota Midget?

• Extremely early — one of the fastest cantaloupes available, ideal for short seasons
• Compact 3–4-foot vines — perfect for small gardens, raised beds, and containers
• 4-inch sweet orange flesh fruits — 1 to 1½ lbs, perfect single-serving size
• 1948 University of Minnesota heritage — a proven northern heirloom
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed into warm soil in full sun. Space plants 2–3 feet apart. Water consistently. Harvest when rind turns golden and melon slips from vine.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.