Watermelon - Sugar Baby Seeds for Home Gardening | Heirloom Fruit Seeds for Delicious Melons

Key Features:

• Classic Heirloom Variety: Trusted Sugar Baby watermelons known for their sweetness and rich red flesh.

• Compact Growth Habit: Perfect for home gardens, patios, and small spaces.

• Sweet & Juicy Fruits: Produces 6–10 lb round melons with dark green rinds and crisp, flavorful flesh.

• Fast Maturing: Early-yielding variety ready for harvest in under 80 days.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures reliable sprouting for home gardeners and beginners.

• Heat Tolerant: Performs well in hot, sunny conditions.

• Non-GMO & Untreated Seeds: Safe for organic and sustainable gardening.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Common Name (US): Sugar Baby Watermelon

• Plant Type: Annual fruit vine

• Seed Type: Heirloom / Non-GMO / Untreated

• Fruit Shape: Round, small to medium-sized

• Fruit Weight: 6–10 lbs (2.5–4.5 kg)

• Flesh Color: Deep red, crisp, and sweet

• Rind Color: Dark green with faint stripes

• Days to Germination: 7–10 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

• Germination Temperature: 75–90°F (24–32°C)

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun (minimum 6–8 hours/day)

• Water Requirements: Moderate; deep watering once or twice weekly

• Spacing: 36–48 inches between plants

• Vine Length: 6–8 feet (sprawling habit)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Pollination: Open-pollinated; bees encouraged for fruit set

• Maintenance Level: Moderate

Planting Guide:

1. Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with loose, well-drained soil. Mix compost or aged manure before planting.

2. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart.

3. Germination: Maintain warm soil (75–90°F) for quick sprouting within 7–10 days.

4. Watering: Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. Water deeply but avoid soggy soil.

5. Thinning: Keep the strongest seedling per hill after germination.

6. Pollination: Encourage bees for natural pollination. Avoid pesticide use during bloom.

7. Harvesting: Harvest when the underside of the melon turns creamy yellow and tendrils near the stem dry up.