Sugar Baby Watermelon Fruit Seeds

Enjoy the classic sweetness of summer with Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds — a beloved heirloom variety known for its compact vines and extra-sweet flavor. Producing small, round melons with deep red flesh and thin, dark-green rinds, this variety is perfect for limited garden spaces or container growing. Ideal for home gardeners who want a refreshing, high-sugar watermelon that ripens early and thrives in warm conditions.

Features

• Compact & Space-Saving: Short vines perfect for small gardens or containers.

• Super Sweet Flavor: Deep red flesh with high sugar content.

• Fast Maturity: Harvest in just 70–80 days from sowing.

• Heirloom Variety: Trusted, time-tested watermelon strain.

• Excellent Storage: Thin rind resists cracking and extends freshness.

Specifications

• Common Name: Sugar Baby Watermelon

• Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus

• Seed Type: Non-GMO Fruit Seeds

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 – 11 (grown as annual)

• Growth Habit: Vining annual plant

• Mature Height: 12 – 18 inches (30 – 45 cm)

• Vine Length: 3 – 6 feet (90 – 180 cm)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during fruiting

• Germination Time: 7 – 14 days

• Planting Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer (after last frost)

• Temperature for Germination: 70 – 90 °F (21 – 32 °C)

• Days to Harvest: 70 – 80 days

• Fruit Size: 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm) in diameter

• Average Weight: 6 – 12 lbs (2.5 – 5.5 kg)

• Fruit Shape: Round, dark green rind with sweet red flesh

• Pollination: Insect-pollinated, monoecious

• Lifespan: Annual crop

• Uses: Fresh eating, fruit salads, juices, summer desserts

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors 2–3 weeks after the last frost when soil warms above 70°F.

2. Plant 2–3 seeds per hill, spacing hills 3–4 feet apart.

3. Thin to the strongest seedling once sprouts reach 3–4 inches tall.

4. Water deeply once a week; avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.

5. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

6. Harvest when the underside turns creamy yellow and tendril nearest the fruit dries.