Why choose Sugar Baby watermelon?
Sugar Baby is a compact icebox heirloom producing small, round, dark-green melons with sweet red flesh, ideal for small gardens and shorter seasons.
How long until Sugar Baby watermelon is ripe?
It matures early, in about 75-80 days. It is ripe when the ground spot turns yellow and the nearest tendril dries brown.
How big are Sugar Baby melons?
These personal-size icebox melons weigh about 8-10 pounds, perfect for fitting in the refrigerator and finishing in one sitting.
Can I grow Sugar Baby in a small garden?
Yes. Its shorter vines and small fruit make it one of the best watermelons for compact gardens, and it can even be trained up a sturdy trellis with support.
When and where should I plant Sugar Baby?
Sow after the last frost in full sun and warm, well-drained soil, or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Melons need heat and at least 6-8 hours of sun.
How many seeds are in a packet and are they heirloom?
The packet contains about 60 seeds of this open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom, so you can save seed year to year.
How do I know it's ripe?
The ground spot turns creamy yellow and the tendril nearest the fruit dries out.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
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