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Seed- Watermelon- Sugar Baby

Seed- Watermelon- Sugar Baby

Get ready for a sweet treat when you grow your own Sugar Baby watermelon! This petite, round melon is perfect for fitting in the fridge, while its bright red, firm flesh boasts high levels of healthy antioxidants. With its compact vines, this heirloom variety is a must-have for packing good nutrition into your diet.

Citrullus lanatus

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Quick Facts

  • Days to Maturity: 80-110
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Mature Spread: 36-72 in
  • Fruit Weight: 3-4 lb
  • Sow Method: Direct
  • Seed/packet: approx. 25
  • Seeds/oz: approx. 1,000

Growing Melons

  • When planting melons, choose a spot that gets abundant sunlight and wait until the soil is warm.
  • Melons are plants that tend to spread out, so it is recommended to space them 36 to 42 inches apart in well-drained soil that is rich in nutrients.
  • To ensure abundant growth of melons, it is recommended to enrich your soil with a substantial amount of nutrients. This can be achieved by integrating several inches of compost or other organic matter with high nutrient content into the soil.
  • To ensure optimal growth, it is important to provide melons with an ample water supply. This can be achieved by keeping the soil consistently moist while avoiding any unnecessary wetting of the leaves. Consider utilizing soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems, as they are known to be the most effective methods of watering melons.
  • Apply a generous layer of mulch and promptly remove any weeds to allow the vines to grow unhindered.
  • To ensure the safety of young fruits, it is advisable to elevate them above ground level.
  • To enhance the flavor of the fruit, it is recommended not to pinch off any shoots.
  • For optimal flavor, allow the largest fruit to stay on the vine and remove any young fruits that start to form.
  • Wait until the melons have reached their optimal hue and the netting is clearly defined before harvesting.
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