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Sugar Baby Watermelon — Melons

76days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 70°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 3-4 feet
Height: 4-8 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green skin with darker stripes, bright red flesh
Size: 6-8"
Shape: Round to slightly oval, compact
Flavour: Very sweet with crisp, juicy texture and traditional watermelon flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, agua fresca, pickling rinds

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, gummy stem blight
Resistance: Good resistance to anthracnose and fusarium wilt

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – July
11	January	February	February – March	May – June
12	January	February	February – March	May – June
13	January	February	February – March	May – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and mosquitoes while potentially improving melon flavor

MarigoldsRepel cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes that commonly attack melons

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, drawing pests away from melons

RadishesDeter cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons without competing for space

OreganoRepels ants, aphids, and cucumber beetles with strong aromatic compounds

SunflowersProvide beneficial shade and attract pollinators essential for melon fruit set

LettuceActs as living mulch, conserving soil moisture that melons require

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of melons and most garden plants

PotatoesCompete heavily for nutrients and may harbor diseases that affect melon vines

Aromatic Herbs (Sage)Strong oils can inhibit melon seed germination and slow vine growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 30
Protein (g): 0.61
Fat (g): 0.15
Carbohydrate (g): 7.55
Fibre (g): 0.4
Sugars (g): 6.2
Vitamin A (µg): 28
Vitamin C (mg): 8.1
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.045
Folate (µg): 3
Calcium (mg): 7
Iron (mg): 0.24
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 11
Potassium (mg): 112
Zinc (mg): 0.1
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Sugar Baby Watermelon?

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