How to Grow Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe From Seed

How long does Minnesota Midget take to grow?

Minnesota Midget is an early cantaloupe that ripens in just about 70 days from transplant, one of the fastest melons you can grow. That short season makes it ideal for northern and short-summer gardens where longer melons struggle to finish.

How big is Minnesota Midget and does it fit in containers?

Minnesota Midget grows short, compact vines of only 3 to 4 feet that bear tidy 4-inch cantaloupes about the size of a softball. Its small footprint makes it one of the best melons for containers, raised beds, and small gardens, and it can even be trellised in a tight space.

What does Minnesota Midget taste like?

Despite their small size, Minnesota Midget melons are richly sweet, with deep golden-orange flesh that is aromatic and edible almost all the way to the rind. Many gardeners are surprised by how much flavor these little personal-sized cantaloupes pack.

Any tips for growing Minnesota Midget?

Because it is so early, Minnesota Midget is forgiving in cooler climates, but it still wants full sun and warm soil. Grow it on a compact mound or up a small trellis, keep water steady while fruit forms, and pick the melons as soon as they slip from the vine and smell sweet.