Watermelon 'Sugar Baby'

Latin name *Citrullus lanatus*
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin name*Citrullus lanatus*
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0131
Product
description

The 'Sugar Baby' watermelon is a compact and prolific variety that brings all the pleasure of sweet summer harvests to the vegetable garden, even when space is limited. This selection of Citrullus lanatus produces beautiful round fruits with bright red, juicy, and intensely refreshing flesh, highly appreciated during hot days. Its more contained growth habit than many other watermelons makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to grow a tasty watermelon without dedicating too much garden space. Throughout the summer, its sprawling vines, large leaves, and melliferous flowers create a lively scene where pollinators actively participate in fruit set. Easy to grow once the heat is well established, it thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Its good vigor and appreciable tolerance make it a reassuring variety, capable of producing even in less ideal conditions. Harvested at the right time, it offers a sweet, sugary, and thirst-quenching flesh that immediately evokes the simple pleasures of a summer garden. Productive, flavorful, and well-suited for small spaces, the 'Sugar Baby' watermelon is a must-have for those who love home-grown summer fruits.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period3 to 4 weeks before the last frost indoors, then after all danger of frost in the garden
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Germination temperature21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well-drained and rich in organic matter
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Fresh consumption, summer fruits, family vegetable patch, small gardens
Bloom period
July to August
Harvest
75 to 80 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)
Spread1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Bean, marjoram, corn
Avoid planting with
Tomato, Swiss chard, potato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.