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75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Sugar Baby Watermelon. This early maturing plant produces good yields of small 8 to 10 lbs oval watermelons. The red flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Just the right size to fit in your refrigerator. It has a tough rind and resists cracking. This bush plant is suitable for small gardens. It grows well in the North, as it's one of the earliest watermelons available. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 706643. An 1859 heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 103214
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 11/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 4,000
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Watermelons require a lot of space and a sunny location in your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds in a diameter outdoors in hills. Planting should occur 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost. Plants grow 1 ft tall, and vines spread up to 6 ft.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Add well-rotted manure and compost to the soil.
Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" of water per week.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Protect ripening watermelons from damp ground by placing them on boards. Tap the watermelon with your knuckles, and if it sounds hollow, it's ready. Cut watermelons carefully from the plants to prevent damaging the vines.