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.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.