Golden Midget was bred specifically to bring big melon flavor to home gardeners who struggle with short northern summers or limited garden footprints.

• Foolproof Golden Color Indicator: Say goodbye to thumping melons or squinting at dried tendrils. Golden Midget takes away all uncertainty by transforming its rind from light green to brilliant golden-yellow the exact moment the fruit hits peak ripeness.
• Sweet, Refreshing Salmon-Pink Flesh: Beneath the thin, golden rind lies juicy, fine-grained flesh in shades of coral pink to salmon red. It delivers high sweetness with a clean, classic melon aroma and tender texture.
• Space-Saving, Compact Vines: Unlike sprawling commercial varieties that swallow 15 feet of ground, Golden Midget’s tidy vines spread only 3 to 5 feet, making them ideal for small raised beds, compact urban gardens, or even large patio containers.
• Perfect Single-Serving "Icebox" Size: Weighing in at an easy-to-manage 3 to 5 pounds, these round melons can be chilled whole in the fridge without rearranging shelves, making them an ideal two-person snack or picnic treat with zero waste.

"Golden Midget solves the two biggest frustrations home gardeners face with watermelons: waiting forever for a short season to end, and guessing whether the fruit is actually ripe inside. Watching these cheerful yellow globes light up among dark green leaves is pure garden joy. Cut one in half on a hot July afternoon, grab a spoon, and you've got an instant personal melon bowl packed with old-fashioned sweetness."

• Sowing & Northern Season Starting: Direct sow 1/2 inch deep into warm, fertile soil after all danger of frost has passed. For gardeners with short seasons, start indoors in 3-inch peat pots 3 weeks prior to the last frost date to get a running start without disturbing delicate roots.
• Spacing: Plant in mounds spaced 3 to 4 feet apart, allowing 2 to 3 plants per hill. Rows can be kept 4 to 5 feet apart thanks to the variety’s dwarf, manageable vine habit.
• Moisture Management: Provide 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly while vines are establishing and blossoms set. Reduce watering gradually as fruits turn yellow to concentrate sugars and maintain a crisp texture.
• Harvesting: Harvest as soon as the entire rind turns a deep, uniform golden yellow. Unlike green watermelons, you don't have to guess—pick it promptly once the color shifts to enjoy the flesh at its crispest.