{"product_id":"sugar-baby-watermelon-seeds","title":"Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby is a compact, early-ripening heirloom watermelon (\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e) that produces round 8–10 lb \"icebox\" melons with dark green rinds and sweet, deep red flesh. These watermelon seeds are ideal where space or season is limited, delivering personal-sized fruit that fits in the fridge and matures faster than giant types. Introduced in 1956, Sugar Baby is a go-to for reliable sweetness in smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor small-space gardeners, northern growers, and families who want manageable, single-fridge melons without waiting all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-sow after the last frost once soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space plants 24–36 inches apart in rows 5–6 feet apart. Full sun, warm soil, and even watering yield the sweetest fruit. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 3–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady about 75–80 days from sowing. Look for a creamy-yellow ground spot, a dried tendril near the stem, and a hollow sound when thumped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat fresh by the slice, cubed for lunchboxes, or chilled whole in the fridge. Its smaller size makes it easy to store and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/watermelon-sugar-baby\"\u003eHow to Grow Sugar Baby Watermelon From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012853358799,"sku":"ORIFWS_03_07","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Watermelon-Sugar-Baby-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266642512.png?v=1783372827","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/sugar-baby-watermelon-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}