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Cantaloupe · warm season

Minnesota Midget

Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe: Compact, Sweet, and Perfect for Small Spaces Indulge in the compact, sweet, and space-saving qualities of Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo 'Minnesota Midget'). This annual melon variety is prized for its petite size, rich flavor, and adaptability to smaller…

Days to harvest
75
Sow depth
1"
Plant spacing
3-4'
Row spacing
6-8'
Sprouts in
7 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    3–4 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    2 weeks after your last frost
  3. Sow outside
    2 weeks after your last frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.

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