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Citrullus lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
Watermelon
- Saves space in the garden and in the refrigerator
- Rich, incredibly sweet taste
- Loads of 6 to 10-lb (3 to 4 5-kg) fruits
- Sweet red-orange flesh
- Category: Cucurbits
- Program: Peace Tree Organics
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 15-24 in
- Spread: 72-84 in
- Spacing: 48-72 in
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Additional Information about Citrullus lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
Days to harvest: 80
Sugar Baby saves space in the garden and in the refrigerator. The only thing oversized is its rich and incredibly sweet taste. The compact vines produce plenty of 8 to 10-lb. (3.6 to 4.5-kg) fruits packed with fine-textured, red-orange flesh. Perfect for any small-space garden! Days to harvest: 80
Sugar Baby saves space in the garden and in the refrigerator. The only thing oversized is its rich and incredibly sweet taste. The compact vines produce plenty of 8 to 10-lb. (3.6 to 4.5-kg) fruits packed with fine-textured, red-orange flesh. Perfect for any small-space garden!
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Citrullus lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
Melons need a constant supply of water, and particular attention should be paid during summer dry spells.
They are rarely bothered by pests and disease.
It’s best to rotate your melon crops each year ensuring that you are not planting melons in the same spot each year.