Sugar Baby Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

About Plant: Sugar Baby Watermelon

Sugar Baby Watermelon is a heat-loving melon cultivar needing full sun, warm soil and a long enough frost-free season for fruit to mature.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun

WaterModerate

SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)

Spacing24–36 inches; allow vines room

HeightVaries

Time to Harvest75–95 days

Planting Depth1/2–1 inch from seed

Germination TimeVaries

Expert Growing Tips

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil reaches 70°F. Pinch off tertiary vines. Limit to 2–3 fruits per vine for largest melons.