Watermelon Sugar Baby (Seed Freaks)

WATERMELON: SUGAR BABY

(CITRULLUS LANATUS)

If you simply cannot wait for the sweet splash of watermelon to hit your taste buds, but you don’t have an abundance of space in your garden; this is the watermelon for you! One of the earliest varieties you can grow, fruits are ready in about 10 weeks, and the compact growing habit of Sugar Baby means it won’t take up as much space as other varieties. A thick protective dark green outer skin houses sweet, juicy, bright pink flesh! Crack resistant with fruits approx. 15cm in diameter.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – FEB

Tropical: MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG

Arid: SEP – FEB

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5 – 7.5

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 1.5-2cm deep and keep moist.

Plant 1m apart.

Feed and water well for best results.

Frost tender.

Full sun.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 Days

APPROX 6 SEEDS