25 Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds – Sweet Icebox Watermelon for Home Gardens

Sugar 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.

This 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.

Plant Features

• Produces small, round fruits weighing 8-10 pounds
• Sweet, red flesh with excellent flavor
• Compact vines suitable for small gardens
• Dark green rind with faint stripes
• Reliable and productive variety

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Vining
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Vines spread 6-8 feet
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 70-95°F (21-35°C)
• Spacing: 3-4 feet apart

Planting & Care

Sow 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.

Water 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.

What's Included

25 Sugar Baby Watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus).