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Minn Midget Heirloom Melon Seeds - Sweet, Juicy Flavor, Perfect for Small Gardens & Early Harvest, No Waste Fruit with Edible Rind
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

70 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

4 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Compact Delight: Small, rounded melons with vibrant, orange, sweet flesh that's edible right to the rind, enhancing both appeal and ease of consumption.
  • Easy Growing: Thrives in well-draining, light soil with regular watering. Start indoors 2-3 weeks pre-transplant to ensure a sturdy start.
  • Quick Harvest: Enjoy an early yield as this fast-maturing variety delivers delicious melons quickly, ideal for shorter growing seasons.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, in fruit salads, or as a healthy snack. Their compact size makes them easy to grow and consume in a variety of settings.
  • Resilient Plant: Developed in Minnesota in 1948, these melons are particularly suited to cooler climates, featuring vines that grow to 3-4 feet, fitting well in smaller garden spaces.

Experience the delightful taste and convenience of Minn Midget Heirloom Melons. These compact, sweet melons are perfect for small gardens and shorter growing seasons. With their edible rinds, you can enjoy every bit of these juicy fruits without waste. Ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, or as a healthy snack, these melons are a versatile addition to any garden.

Start your seeds indoors and transplant them outdoors for a quick and bountiful harvest. Developed in Minnesota, they are resilient and thrive in cooler climates, making them an excellent choice for northern gardeners. Enjoy the ease of growing these melons with their compact vines that fit well in limited spaces. Embark on your melon-growing journey and savor the freshness and flavor right from your garden!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 30
Average germination rate: 90%

Package sizes

  • 15 seeds — 14 plants — yields about 40–85 small melons
  • 100 seeds — 90 plants — yields about 270–540 small melons
  • 500 seeds — 450 plants — yields about 1,350–2,700 small melons

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, short-vining habit; early maturing and well-suited to cooler climates
  • Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
  • Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
  • Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24 in) between plants; 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) between rows or 2 plants per 90 cm (3 ft) hill

Choosing a packet size

  • The 15-seed packet is perfect for home gardeners, patio growers, or small raised beds wanting a few compact vines and an early harvest.
  • The 100-seed packet suits larger home plots, community gardens, or small market growers planning succession plantings.
  • The 500-seed packet is best for market farms, CSA plantings, or landscapers establishing larger melon blocks with uniform, early fruit.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Start Minn Midget Melon seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost date. Use peat pots and maintain a warm temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Ensure the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

Once seedlings have developed a few leaves, harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week. Transplant them to a sunny location in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Support the vines with a trellis if space is limited. Harvest when the melons are fragrant and easily detach from the vine, usually around 70 days after planting.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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