Sugar Baby Watermelon Plant

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.

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