Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

This small, round watermelon is the go to for a personal watermelon. These are small enough to fit in your refrigerator, and has the traditional dark green and light green stripes with bright pink flesh inside. They are called sugar baby for their sweetness and also contain high levels of antioxidants.

Planting/Harvesting Notes

  • Plant in full sun with well draining soil.
  • Water moderately, but be careful as melons are susceptible to cracking once ripe.
  • Check frequently for ripeness once the melon reaches about the size of a soccer ball.
  • Plant is ready to harvest 75-80 days after planting.
  • Seeds can be saved from the melon when cutting a ripe melon open to eat.

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