Watermelon 'Sugar Baby'
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The 'Sugar Baby' watermelon, from seed company Hortinova, is a prized variety for its small, round fruits, ideal for small gardens or container growing. Each melon, weighing between 3 and 5 kg, has a dark green skin contrasting with a bright red flesh, sweet and refreshing, ideal for hot summer days.
Spread: 1 to 1.5 meters
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Quantity per pack: ND
Companion plants: Corn, sunflower, radish
Enemy plants: Cucumber, potato
Latin name: Citrullus lanatus
With its sweet and juicy flavor, the 'Sugar Baby' melon is perfect for fresh consumption, fruit salads or even juices. Its small size and quick ripening make it an ideal option for tight spaces.
For best results, sow directly outdoors when temperatures are above 18°C or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 2-3cm deep, spacing plants 1m apart. Maintain regular irrigation to keep soil lightly moist, especially during the fruiting period.
Seeds typically germinate in 7 to 14 days, and fruits can be harvested about 75 days after planting, when the melon's skin becomes dull and the fruit makes a hollow sound when lightly tapped.
The 'Sugar Baby' watermelon is a delicious and convenient addition to any vegetable garden, bringing irresistible summer flavour straight to your plates!
