watermelon - sugary baby

Watermelon ‘Sugar Baby’ is a compact, early-maturing variety that produces small, round, 6-10 lb melons with deep green rinds and exceptionally sweet, juicy red flesh. Perfect for smaller gardens, raised beds, or container growing, this space-saving variety thrives in full sun and warm conditions. Its crisp texture and refreshing flavor make it ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, or summer desserts. ‘Sugar Baby’ is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant, ensuring a reliable harvest even in hot climates. Packet includes 20-25 seeds.

Watermelon ‘Sugar Baby’
Citrullus lanatus

Sun:
• Full sun

Height:
• 12-18 inches | 30-45 cm (vine length up to 6-8 feet)

Spread:
• 4-6 feet | 120-180 cm

Life Cycle:
• Annual

Sowing Method:
• Direct sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting

Difficulty:
• Easy, heat-tolerant, and drought-resistant

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

Growing Zones:
• 3-11 (best in warm climates with a long growing season)