Cucumis, Cantaloupe 'Minnesota Midget' Heirloom
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
An extra-early variety with round, 3-4″ fruits featuring thick, sweet, golden flesh. Their sweet scent will tell you when they are ripe.
Cantaloupe prefers a warm, sunny location with fertile soil. Sow outdoors in spring two weeks after last frost when soil has completely warmed. Start indoors three weeks before last spring frost date. Do not disturb tender roots when transplanting. Water consistently. Harvest when the stems slip easily from the fruit and melons have a sweet, fruity scent.
Cucumis melo
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Melon |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 48" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 7-15 |
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Manufacturer Number | 1985 |