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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.
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
Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with loose, well-drained soil. Mix compost or aged manure before planting.
Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart.
Germination: Maintain warm soil (75–90°F) for quick sprouting within 7–10 days.
Watering: Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. Water deeply but avoid soggy soil.
Thinning: Keep the strongest seedling per hill after germination.
Pollination: Encourage bees for natural pollination. Avoid pesticide use during bloom.
Harvesting: Harvest when the underside of the melon turns creamy yellow and tendrils near the stem dry up.
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