- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 1 - 2 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 9 - 12
Sweet-tasting fruit in a bold red color with a firm texture is the hallmark of the Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant. This heirloom plant produces small picnic watermelons high in healthy antioxidants with dark green exteriors. The compact size of the vining plant and the fruit makes the Sugar Baby Watermelon a good choice for gardens with limited space.
Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant Care
Plant Sugar Baby outdoors when the temperature is consistently warm. Space plants one foot apart and arrange the vines as they grow, so each plant has room. The Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant prefers lots of light, so choose an area that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. Use rich soil with high organic content. The soil should allow water to drain because while this is a thirsty plant, it does not like wet feet.
Growing Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant
The Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant’s vines stand 1 to 2 feet tall, but spread out 5 to 6 feet. This plant needs some space to spread out. The 8-inch diameter, 12-pound fruit is ready to pick in 75 days.
Watermelons can be grown in containers, and the Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant is a good choice for pots because the vines are a more manageable size. Select a large container at least 18 to 24 inches wide and 20 to 24 inches deep. Let the vines cascade over the edge of the container and set fruit on the surrounding ground.
Watering Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant
Watermelons require lots of water, so keep the soil consistently moist. Water in the morning so the plant is hydrated before the hot afternoon sun comes around.
Feeding Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant
Fertilizing watermelon plants helps the plant to push out long vines and large fruit. Feed the Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant using a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.
Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 12 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing, Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: N/A |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: N/A |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: Goodness Grows |
| Common Name: Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' |
- SKU:
- 1231013131-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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