Sugar Baby, Watermelon Seed

22 Seed packet
 
82 days to maturity
 
Sugar Baby Organic watermelon seeds are CERTIFIED ORGANIC! This classic heirloom icebox type melon first appeared on the market back in 1959. Sugar Baby melon seeds produce watermelons that have a thin, hard rind with distinct stripes that become almost black at maturity. The flesh is firm, sweet, almost orange-red, with small, apple-like seeds. The round fruits grow to about 18cm (7″) in diameter on vines that can be grown along the ground or up a trellis. Provide as much heat as possible for the best productivity by growing under a cloche, in a greenhouse, or even in raised beds. Be sure to use very fertile soil and provide even moisture through the growing season.
Matures in 82 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Firm, sweet, orange red flesh
Round fruits grow to 18cm (7")
Heirloom dating back to 1959
Open-pollinated seeds
Matures in 82 days
 
On Hotchkiss Flower Farm, we like to plant melon starts into the tulip rows after tulips have finished blooming. We have great success growing all melons this way!
 
Starting
Sow seeds 1cm (½”) deep inside in warm bright place. Set transplants 60-90cm (24-36″) apart in rows 1.5-2m (5-6′) apart.