Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds (Organic)

Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a compact, early heirloom that produces round 5 to 6 pound fruit with sweet, reddish-orange flesh under a rind that turns nearly black when ripe. Developed in 1959, this somewhat drought-tolerant icebox melon is a perfect fit for small gardens and fridge-friendly storage.

At a glance

• Variety: Sugar Baby, heirloom, organic, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus
• Days to maturity: 76 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 3 to 5 feet
• Planting depth: 1 to 1 1/2 inches
• Seeds per pack: About 25 (2,287 per 1/4 lb bulk)
• Fruit size: Round, 5 to 6 pounds

Best for

• Small gardens and small-space fruit growing
• Fresh eating and fruit salads
• Drought-tolerant summer crops
• Gardeners wanting a fridge-friendly melon

How to grow

Sow 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep once soil reaches 70 to 95 degrees, with germination in 10 to 20 days. Grow in full sun in well-draining soil rich in organic matter and give vines 3 to 5 feet of space. Water consistently while fruit is sizing up. Harvest when the rind is nearly black and the fruit sounds full.

Flavor profile

Sweet and juicy with crisp, reddish-orange flesh and a refreshing finish.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, also known as Peaceful Valley, has supplied seeds, tools, and growing supplies to organic gardeners and farmers since 1976.