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Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds
Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds
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Summer never tasted so good! As the name suggests, 'Sugar Baby' is delectably sweet and small enough to easily fit in the refrigerator. This plant produces an abundant crop of 7"–10", 8–10 pound, juicy fruit with red flesh.
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Watermelon (Learn more)
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 6'–10' vines
Variety Info: 8–10 pound fruit about 9" long with bright red, sweet flesh, and fewer than average, very small seeds. The rind is dark green with thin, mottled, darker green stripes. 'Sugar Baby' was introduced in 1959.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4'–6' apart
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound
Growing Info
Harvesting: It can be tricky to know exactly when a watermelon is ripe and ready to pick. First, know the number of "days to harvest" and begin checking fruits as harvest date draws closer. Signs to look for are: (1) the bottom of the melon (where it lies on the soil) turns from light green to a yellowish color; (2) the surface color of the fruit turns dull; (3) the skin becomes resistant to penetration by the thumbnail and is rough to the touch; and (4) light green, curly tendril on the stem near the point of attachment of the melon is brown and dry. All of these indicators may not necessarily occur at the same time.
- Stacey C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 23, 20245 Stars
I’m a fairly new gardener. I love Botanical Interest seeds! This is my first time ever growing watermelons and I’m loving it so far!! They are just precious 🍉
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Sohee L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 19, 20245 Stars
I have been always wanted to grow my own watermelon. After watching a lot of Youtube videos, I went ahead and purchase a whole raised garden bed with a packet of seeds from Epic Gardening. They are just sowed in my micro backyard farm and I can't wait to see them grow!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Ana A.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 19, 20245 Stars
First time in my life, first time growing anything since childhood 50 years ago🤣 and I grew these in an original Green Stalk, 5 tiers, 3 plants total….WOW!!! I haven’t eaten watermelon in over 5 years because they have ruined it.
OMG I planted from seed (grow lights first) two different companies….BI the best hands down, sweet and juicy ♥️♥️♥️ thank you BI
- Latisha B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 19, 20245 Stars
The seeds grew quickly soon I will have personal size watermelon. The tips helped greatly for my zone.
- Karlee B.Rated 2 out of 5 starsMar 5, 20242 Stars
I had no issues getting this to germinate. I planted seeds in three of my raised beds and all three germinated. They grew beautifully, lovely skin color and great sugar spots on the bottom. We harvested them at the proper time. All of them had lush pink flesh inside. Looks-wise they were perfection. Taste-wise - every one of them was an utter disappointment. They all tasted like water. There was no flavor whatsoever. My sister took half the seeds in the packet and planted them in her garden as well and they all turned out the exact same way.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMar 5, 2024Hey Karlee,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
