Sugar Baby
Watermelon · Icebox
Heirloom
Citrullus lanatus
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Citrullus
About
Round 8-12 lb. watermelons have sweet, fine-textured red flesh and pretty dark-green rind.
Characteristics
Color
Red
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
6–14 days
at 70–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–95 days
Fruit Size
6–12 in
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Fruit Weight
128–192 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.5–1 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Row Spacing
60–84 in
Thin To
60–84 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
70–105 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in thoroughly warmed soil in full sun in spring after all danger of frost. Sow 4-6 seeds about 3" apart in hills 5-7' apart. Cover with 1" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days.
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