Description

Sugar Baby Watermelon is a popular heirloom variety known for its compact size, early maturity, and exceptionally sweet flavor. This classic “icebox” type produces round, dark green fruits with deep red flesh that is juicy, crisp, and rich in sugary sweetness.

Perfect for smaller gardens, Sugar Baby grows on manageable vines while still delivering reliable yields. Its smaller fruit size makes it easy to handle, store, and enjoy—ideal for fresh eating on warm summer days.

• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: After last frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks early
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Vine length: 36–72 inches
• Days to harvest: 75–85 days

Watermelons require warm soil and a long growing season to perform best. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and provide consistent moisture during growth. Reduce watering as fruits ripen to concentrate sweetness. Harvest when the underside turns creamy yellow and the fruit sounds hollow when tapped.

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