Melon Minn Midget (65 Days)

65 DAYS
Cucumis melo

This small, early heirloom melon, introduced in Minnesota in 1948, delights with its sweet, orange flesh that’s edible right to the rind. The compact, 3-4 ft. vines yield heavily, ensuring that you enjoy plenty of this succulent treat all summer long. When fully ripened, the globe-shaped fruit reaches 6 in. in diameter and weighs around 2 lbs., making it an excellent choice for garden-fresh eating.

Size: Each plant produces 13oz – 2 lb. melons that are 6 in. in diameter, with compact vines growing 3-4 ft. long.

Yield: Good yields are typical from healthy plants setting abundantly.

Taste: Sweet, juicy orange flesh with a refreshing flavour that shines through, perfect for enjoying fresh or in fruit salads.

How to use: Excellent for fresh eating, adding to salads, or as a sweet snack. The flesh can be enjoyed right to the rind.

Planting tips: Start seeds 2-3 weeks ahead of transplanting into the garden. Sow 2-3 seeds in 2 in. peat pots, and keep them warm at 21C for germination in 7-10 days. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed with moist peat pots. Melons prefer lighter soils enriched with organic matter for best performance.

Harvest tips: Melons are ready when they feel slightly soft at the blossom end and have a sweet aroma. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving a few inches of stem attached.