WATERMELON - SUGAR BABY

    Organic Watermelon Sugar Baby

          10 Seeds Pack    

The legacy of Sugar Baby watermelon seeds has been carefully preserved through generations of gardeners and farmers, maintaining their distinctive traits and characteristics as an heirloom variety.

Characterized by their petite size and round shape, Sugar Baby watermelons typically range between 6 to 12 pounds, making them notably smaller compared to other watermelon varieties. Their dark green skin, often adorned with subtle striping or mottling, encases a thick rind that boasts a smooth texture with a slight graininess due to its sugar content. Inside, the flesh reveals a vibrant red or pink hue with a crisp and juicy texture, interspersed with tiny black seeds that contribute to its heirloom allure.

Renowned for their delightful taste, Sugar Baby melons are esteemed for their higher sugar content compared to other watermelon varieties, hence their name. Their flavour is characterized by richness, refreshment, and satisfaction, often accompanied by subtle hints of floral notes that add depth to the overall sensory experience.

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Before planting, it's important to soak the seeds for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. Additionally, to prevent damping off when starting seeds indoors, it's crucial to disinfect all pots, plastic grow trays, seed cells, and seedling tray covers before reusing them.

This particular plant thrives in warm climates with moderate humidity, making it ideal for winter planting in tropical regions and early summer planting in temperate zones. While watermelons don't favour extreme heat, they are more tolerant of high temperatures than cold ones and cannot withstand frost. Given the Sugar Baby variety's shorter growing period of around 80 days and its ability to tolerate slightly cooler conditions, starting seeds outdoors is an option, allowing for cultivation in a broader range of climates.

Melons are considered tender plants requiring warmth for germination and growth. Begin planting seeds in mid- to late April, sowing two seeds per small pot at a depth of 1.5cm (½in). To facilitate germination, maintain a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F), which may necessitate the use of a heated propagator.

When planting, ensure adequate spacing between plants, with a minimum of 90cm (3ft) apart for trailing varieties and 45cm (18in) apart for those grown with supports. Alternatively, try growing melons in large containers or growing bags at least 45cm (18in) wide and deep, ideally positioned in warm, sunny areas such as courtyards or patios, though fruit production may be challenging.

To maintain soil health and prevent disease, refrain from planting cucurbit family plants in the same plot consecutively for at least three years.

Melons thrive in the company of corn, peas, beans, sunflowers, nasturtiums, oregano, radishes, and beets. However, it's best to avoid planting them alongside potatoes.