{"product_id":"minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-seeds","title":"Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinnesota Midget is a beloved compact cantaloupe (\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e) that produces sweet, sugary 4-inch melons on space-saving 3-foot vines. These melon seeds are the answer for short-season and small-space gardeners who thought they couldn't grow good cantaloupe — the fruit is intensely sweet right to the rind and matures fast. It's an heirloom introduced in 1948 and still cherished for its flavor and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for northern gardeners, container growers, and anyone with limited space who still wants homegrown, vine-ripened cantaloupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-sow after the last frost when soil hits 70°F, or start indoors 3 weeks early. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space plants 18–24 inches apart. The short vines suit large containers and small beds. Give full sun and warm, well-drained soil. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 3–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick to mature at about 60–75 days. Harvest when the melon turns golden and slips easily from the vine with a fragrant aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for single-serving fresh eating, fruit bowls, and lunchbox portions. Its early maturity makes it a standout where summers are cool or short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cantaloupe-minnesota-midget\"\u003eHow to Grow Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012852637903,"sku":"ORIFCM_03_02","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Cantaloupe-Minnesota-Midget-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266641392.png?v=1783372805","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}