PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) MINNESOTA MIDGET MELON | id:24951 | Cucumis melo | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Unlike other melons with vines that can sprawl everywhere, this cute little melon is much more compact and better behaved. Vines get only 3ft long which makes it a good choice for small urban gardens. The melons get only 4 inches, which fits nicely in the palm of the hand. The orange flesh is thick, meaty and very sweet. Vitamins+: B5, B6, C+++, K+, K+, Mn+ Companion plants: Marigold, Lettuce, Radish, Catnip, Alliums, Corn, Dill, Sunflower, Peas, Oregano, Nasturtium. Far from: Cucumber, Potato. Planting tip: Soak in warm water up to 24H & scarify for improved germination. Direct seed 1-2 weeks after last frost. Can also start indoors 4 weeks before the planting date.|| Harvesting tip: Harvest when yellow. For peak flavor, harvest fruits when slightly under-ripe, before the rind turns yellow and the fruit softens. Storage tip: Ripe melon lasts 4 weeks in cold storage.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:24-36”, Row spacing:60″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:4-10 days/jrs, 18-32°C Optimally:23-30°C, Maturity:60-70 d/j, Height: 12-24″, Width: 36-48″ (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
