Sugar Baby Watermelon Seed
Description
The most popular icebox melon! A real find for gardeners with limited space. Early, 6-10 lb. melons grow well in the North (as well as the tropics) and have sweet, deep scarlet flesh that is juicy and sweet. Pretty dark-green rind has no striping. Individual-sized melons are perfect for fresh eating, frozen watermelon pops, smoothies and juices. Kids love ’em! Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 10-20
- Days to maturity: 79
- Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow 1” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 3-5’
- Sow outdoors after last frost
- Seed spacing: 4-6’
- Seed depth: 1-1/2”; plant 2-3 seeds in hills
- Produce size: 6-10 lbs. each
- Yield: 2-3 melons per vine
- Mature plant height: 3’ to 3-1/2’ vines
- Suitable for container growing: No
- Year of discovery: 1956
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
