Melon 'Minnesota Midget' (Cucumis melo) graines
- Fast-ripening sugar melon for small gardens – aromatic, space-saving, and easy to grow.
- Contenu: env. 5 graines
- Variétés de graines résistantes, facultée de germination régulièrement testée
2,49 €
Description
Sweet Melon Delight – Even in Small Spaces
The 'Minnesota Midget' honeydew melon is a tried-and-tested variety with an exceptionally short ripening period and notably compact growth. It was bred around 1948 at the University of Minnesota specifically for shorter growing seasons – making it ideal for cultivation in northern climates.
The plants produce only short vines and are perfectly suited for growing in raised beds, on sunny patios or even in large containers. After approximately 60 days of ripening, small, round fruits with a diameter of around 10?cm develop. Their sweet, juicy flesh is a delight for melon lovers – best enjoyed straight from the rind with a spoon. Ripe fruits detach easily from the plant and give off a pleasant aroma.
Fiche de la plante
| Mode d'emploi | Fruit, plante comestible, Plante en bac |
|---|---|
| Cycle de vie | Annuelle |
| Espèce | Cucurbitaceae |
| Reproduction des semences de graines | Production conventionnelle |
| Région d'origine | Amérique du Nord, États-Unis |
| Caractéristiques | Germe dans l'obscurité |
| Hauteur de croissance | 20-60 cm |
| Couleur des fleurs | Jaune |
| Période de floraison | Juillet, Juin |
| Récolte principale | Août, Juillet, Septembre |
| Couleur du fruit | Gelb |
| Forme du fruit | rund |
Conseils de culture
| Période de semis en pleine terre | Mai |
|---|---|
| Profondeur de semis | 1 cm |
| Température de germination | 18-24° C |
| Durée de germination | 1-2 semaines |
| Climat | Tempéré |
| Ensoleillement | Plein soleil |
| Besoin en eau | Haute |
| Besoins en éléments nutritifs | Plantes à forte croissance |
| Distance de semis | 75 cm |
| Distance entre les rangées | 80 cm |
Semis et entretien
Sowing and Care of 'Minnesota Midget'
- Location: Warm, sunny, and sheltered from the wind – raised beds, greenhouses, or large containers are ideal.
- Sowing: Start indoors from March; transplant outdoors from mid-May (after the last frost).
- Spacing: Approx. 80?cm – allow sufficient room even in container cultivation.
- Care: Keep soil evenly moist, use humus-rich compost, and feed occasionally.
- Ripening time: Only around 60 days – perfect for short summers.
Autres noms
Nom botanique: Cucumis melo, Melo vulgaris, M. orientalis
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