Minnesota Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant

Minnesota melon is a warm-season, vining plant that develops trailing stems and produces fruits over the growing period. It is adapted to regions with shorter growing seasons and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant requires moderate space for spreading or can be trained on supports, and it benefits from consistent warmth and moisture during active growth. It is suitable for garden beds and raised beds where conditions support steady development.

Features

• Trailing plant with spreading vine growth
• Adapted to shorter growing seasons
• Suitable for warm and sunny conditions
• Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil
• Produces fruit during the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
• Common Name (US): Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Trailing or vining annual
• USDA Zones: 4 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: April to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 1.5 to 3 meters or more
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 100 cm apart