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Watermelon Seeds - Sugar Baby

Round and sweet fruit grow on space-saving vines

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Citrullus lanatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Vining

COLOR

  • Red

Sugar Baby Seeds grow into the perfect watermelon for the home gardener looking for great taste in a small space. This variety is extremely popular among both novice and seasoned watermelon growers. Sugar Baby is easy to grow from seed and is a prolific producer. Warm weather and sandy soils are ideal for growing watermelons. Just make sure you allow plenty of space for their trailing vines. You'll make friends and neighbors envious once picnic season kicks in.

  • • Round and Sweet, Juicy Scarlet Icebox Melon; Grows on Space-Saving Vines
  • • Highly Popular Variety and an Abundant Producer
  • • Prefers Full Sun Exposure and Warm Weather

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 25
1 Ounce 681
1/4 Pound 2,724
1 Pound 10,896
5 Pounds 54,480

Planting Guide

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Watermelon Seeds - Sugar Baby

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Watermelon Seeds - Sugar Baby FAQs

Is Sugar Baby Watermelon resistant to animals or disease?

Sugar Baby Watermelon shows resistance to Fusarium Wilt, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Sugar Baby Watermelon?

Sugar Baby Watermelon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Sugar Baby Watermelon get?

Sugar Baby Watermelon grows to 5 to 10 pounds.

What is the flavor profile of Sugar Baby Watermelon?

Sugar Baby Watermelon has a flavor profile described as sweet, less watery, and more concentrated.

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