Minnesota Midget Melon

I swear… this heirloom melon is really called a Minnesota Midget. I wouldn’t make that up. I thought Mark at Ollin Farms was kidding, but he assured me that was the name of this small, sweet, juicy melon. I looked it up… he wasn’t kidding.

This small melon is just the right size for two people to split for dessert. I included a cork in my photo so you can get an idea of the Minnesota Midget’s small stature. But, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in flavor. It tastes like one of the best cantaloupes ever, but not exactly like a cantaloupe. I can’t really describe it well, so go out to your local farmers’ market and see if anyone is growing them. If not, ask them to grow some next year.