{"product_id":"minnesota-midget-cantaloupe-melon-cucumis-melo-reticulatus-fruit-seeds","title":"Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon (Cucumis melo reticulatus) Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"730\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eMinnesota Midget Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo reticulatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, early-maturing melon variety prized for its rich sweetness and small, round fruits. Originally developed for short growing seasons, this variety is perfect for both northern and southern gardeners who want a reliable, space-efficient crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eThese \u003cstrong data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003enon-GMO melon seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce vigorous vines that yield fragrant, orange-fleshed melons just 4 inches across — perfect for single servings. 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height: 19.6023px;\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1780\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eMinnesota Midget Cantaloupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\" data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7989%; height: 19.6023px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1783\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6324%; height: 19.6023px;\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eCucumis melo reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\" data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.7989%; height: 19.6023px;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6324%; 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