75 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Minnesota Midget Melon. The plant produces good yields of small 1 to 1 ½ lb melons. The melons are very juicy and have orange flesh with high sugar content. These compact plants are ideal for small gardens or containers. An excellent choice for Northern gardeners. An heirloom variety that was developed in 1948 by the University of Minnesota to accommodate shorter growing seasons and cool regions. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6813. a variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: FW.
Lot No: 102212
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 10/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 19,200
Plant Height: 1 to 1 ½ ft tall, 3 to 10 ft vines
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Cantaloupe Melon Cucumis melo | ||||||||
Seed Depth | Soil Temp. for Germination | Days to Germination | Sunlight Requirements | Planting Time | ||||
1" | 75 F to 85 F | 7 to 14 days | Full Sun | Spring | ||||
USDA Hardiness Zone | Seed Spacing | Row Spacing | Space After Thinning | Days to Harvest | ||||
N/A | Hills 12" Apart | 36" | Hills 12" Apart | 60 - 90 days | ||||
Cantaloupe & Melon Planting Information: Plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant the seeds when the soil has warmed up. The seeds may rot and not sprout if the soil is too cool. Germination is improved when soil temperature is above 60°F. Plant the seeds in hills. Plants grow 1 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft. |
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