Description
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(Citrullus lanatus) 73 days. Sugar Baby Open Pollinated Watermelon is a small icebox variety that weigh about 6 to 10 lbs. The rind is thin and the flesh is red. Sugar Baby watermelon are a good home garden variety especially in northern areas where longer season melons will not ripen.
Planting Instructions for Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds
Sugar Baby Watermelon are heat loving plants that prefer well drained loose soil and an even amount of water. Plant heirloom watermelon in rows or hills but make sure the soil is well warmed. In cooler climates, you can start watermelon seeds indoors 2-4 weeks. before last frost to extend the growing season. Plant seeds ½ – 1″ deep. Plant seeds or set out heirloom watermelon transplants in full sun. For rows plant 6-12″ apart, in rows 6-10′ apart. For hills plant 4-6 seeds per hill, in 1′ diameter hills, with hills 6-10′ apart. Germination should occur in 3-10 days in soil 70-85°F. In hills thin to 2 plants per hill. In rows thin plants to or set out transplants 24-36″ apart. Harvest heirloom watermelon when fruit sounds hollow when thumped, when surface color turns dull, or underside turns yellow.
FAQ:
How long does it take for Sugar Baby Watermelons to mature?
Sugar Baby Watermelons mature in about 73 days.
What are the characteristics of Sugar Baby Watermelons?
Sugar Baby Watermelons are a small "icebox" variety, weighing 6-10 lbs. They have a thin rind and sweet red flesh, making them ideal for home gardens, especially in cooler climates with shorter growing seasons.
What are the planting instructions for Sugar Baby Watermelon seeds?
Plant seeds ½–1″ deep in full sun. For rows, space plants 6-12″ apart, with rows 6-10′ apart. For hills, plant 4-6 seeds per hill in 1′ diameter hills spaced 6-10′ apart. Thin to 2 plants per hill or 24-36″ apart in rows after germination.
How can I extend the growing season in cooler climates?
Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost to give plants a head start. Transplant seedlings to well-warmed soil when the weather allows.
How do I know when Sugar Baby Watermelons are ready to harvest?
Harvest when the fruit sounds hollow when thumped, the surface color turns dull, or the underside of the melon turns yellow.
Janice Martin (verified owner) –
Very tasty variety. We planted late and then had the heat wave so haven’t harvested any yet.
Joyce D’Agostino (verified owner) –
Quick delivery and always great quality seeds. I puchased these to test smaller size watermelons in my 2025 garden. Everything I have purchased from St. Clare has been top quality!
Jeanette S. (verified owner) –
Got plenty of seeds and they all sprang up quickly.
Jo P. (verified owner) –
Super fast shipping!!
Sharon Schaller (verified owner) –
I guess I planted them to close as I had problems finding all of the squash.
Hazel Hardisty (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Patricia Stone (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Kathy (verified owner) –
AWSOME plant that I am growing in a big pot.
Al (verified owner) –
4 star!
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Deborah H. (verified owner) –
Thank you for your dedication to your customers in producing great quality seed. Your seed germinates well for me.
Elizabeth Richards (verified owner) –
So delicious!
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