Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a compact and early-maturing heirloom variety known for producing small, round melons with deep green skin and sweet red flesh. These Non-GMO seeds grow reliably in warm climates and are suitable for home gardens, small spaces, and container-friendly melon setups. Plants thrive in full sun and develop fast, producing 3–5 kg fruits with strong sweetness and firm texture. Ideal for gardeners seeking an early-harvest watermelon with excellent flavor and manageable plant size.

Key Features

• Heirloom and Non-GMO seeds

• Early-maturing watermelon variety

• Produces 3–5 kg round melons

• Sweet, red, fine-textured flesh

• Compact growth suitable for smaller spaces

• Thrives in warm climates

• Easy to grow from seed

• High-germination seed stock

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus ‘Sugar Baby’

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Fruit Size: 3–5 kg

• Fruit Shape: Small, round

• Rind Colour: Dark green

• Flesh Colour: Red

• Growth Habit: Vining

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

• Spacing: 90–120 cm

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• USDA Zones: 3–11 (warm season annual)

Planting Guide

• Soil Preparation: Use light, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Maintain soil temperature above 22°C.

• Sowing: Direct sow 2–3 seeds per spot, 1.5–2 cm deep, after frost danger has passed.

• Spacing: Space mounds 90–120 cm apart for proper vine spread.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering as fruits mature.

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal fruit sweetness.

• Germination: 7–10 days under warm conditions.

• Fertilizing: Use balanced fertilizer during early growth; switch to low-nitrogen feed at flowering.

• Harvest: Ready when the underside turns creamy yellow and tendril near the stem dries.