{"product_id":"25-sugar-baby-watermelon-seeds-sweet-icebox-watermelon-for-home-gardens","title":"25 Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds – Sweet Icebox Watermelon for Home Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon is a beloved icebox variety known for its small, round fruits that are perfect for home gardens. Each melon typically weighs 8 to 10 pounds, making it easy to handle and store. The flesh is bright red, sweet, and juicy, ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, and picnics. With its compact vines, Sugar Baby is well-suited for smaller garden spaces or raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is a favorite among gardeners for its reliable performance and delicious flavor. The rind is dark green with subtle stripes, and the plant grows vigorously in warm conditions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, Sugar Baby watermelons offer a rewarding harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small, round fruits weighing 8-10 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, red flesh with excellent flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact vines suitable for small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark green rind with faint stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable and productive variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrullus lanatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9 (as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines spread 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil temperature 70-95°F (21-35°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Sugar Baby watermelon seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 3-4 feet apart. Keep soil consistently moist during germination, which typically takes 7-14 days. Once seedlings emerge, thin to 2-3 plants per hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, especially during fruit development, but avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when vines begin to run. Harvest when the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown and the bottom of the melon turns creamy yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Sugar Baby Watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835984216374,"sku":"FOLIA2-1517","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6514059250_iipu.jpg?v=1793096856","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-sugar-baby-watermelon-seeds-sweet-icebox-watermelon-for-home-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}