{"product_id":"sugar-baby-watermelon-seeds","title":"Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Baby\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved heirloom watermelons for home gardens thanks to its classic sweet flavor and manageable size. Introduced in the 1950s, this variety produces nearly round melons with a dark green rind and bright red, fine-textured flesh that’s juicy and exceptionally sweet. Fruits typically weigh about 6–10 pounds — perfect for fresh eating, picnics, and backyard harvests. Sugar Baby matures in roughly 75–85 days and thrives in warm, sunny conditions with room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"772\"\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 30 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"871\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar Baby Watermelon\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eSugar Baby produces compact watermelon vines that yield sweet, juicy fruit averaging 6–10 pounds with deep red flesh and a dark green rind. This icebox-style watermelon is ideal for smaller spaces and backyard plots, offering rich flavor and a classic picnic melon experience. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eSow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow (or transplant optional)\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 36–48 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–85 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm weather; allow room for sprawling vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eWatermelon is a heat-loving vine crop prized for its sweet, refreshing fruit. Sugar Baby is an early-season heirloom watermelon that’s well-suited to home gardens, container planting, and spaces where full-sized melons might be too large. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eChoose a sunny site with fertile, well-drained soil. Amend with compost or aged manure for best growth. Watermelons need soil temperatures consistently above 70°F for reliable germination and early growth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eAfter the danger of frost has passed and soil is warm, sow seeds ½ inch deep in hills or rows. Space seeds about 36–48 inches apart with rows 5–6 feet apart to allow vines room to spread. Thin to the strongest seedlings once established. For shorter seasons, seeds can be started indoors 2–4 weeks before transplanting. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, especially during early vine growth and fruit set. Watermelons benefit from deep watering but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to concentrate sugars in the fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eWork rich organic matter into the soil before planting. Side-dress with balanced fertilizer once vines begin to run and again at fruit set to support healthy production. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003eSugar Baby watermelons typically reach harvest readiness in about 75–85 days. Check for ripeness when a tendril near where the fruit stem attaches turns brown and the underside spot looks pale yellow. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eCut melons from the vine once fully ripe; watermelons do not continue to ripen after harvest. Chill before serving. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eEnsure good pollination by avoiding insecticides during bloom and encourage bees in the garden. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and reduces weeds. 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