75 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Bush Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, Icebox watermelon. Suitable for growing in garden plots and large containers (minimum 7 gal soil). Bush Sugar Baby is an early watermelon for those limited on space, but not taste. This perfect little melon has only 3-4' vines and bears two 12 lb melons per plant. Light striping, great blue-black skin with contrasting sweet red, firm flesh.. ~520 seeds/oz.
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Watermelon Seeds - Bush Sugar Baby
Can be trellised. Perfect for those with a short growing season. Do not pick watermelons until the tendril has been brown for a week. This will ensure top flavor and sugar quality. We also quit watering them about 2 weeks before finishing. This concentrates the flavor.
- Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g packet - Approximately 37 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 520 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 2,080 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 8,320 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Citrullus lanatus |
| Bush Sugar Baby Watermelon Color: | Red Flesh, Green Skin |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 75 |
| Days to Germination: | 4-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5-1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 36 - 48 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 7-10 feet |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Watermelon Size: | Icebox - Ranging from 9 to 15 lbs. |
| Seeded or Seedless: | Seeded |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 50 to 75 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe melons. |
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