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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 lb 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. An 1859 heirloom variety. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5319.
Lot No: 879B
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 05/24
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 on your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds in a diameter outdoors in hills. Planting should occur 1 to 2 weeks after 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 much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant. Add well-rotted manure and compost to soil.
Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" water per week.
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro 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 plants to prevent damaging the vines.