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This small, round melon is called an icebox type because it is petite enough to fit in the refrigerator. This widely adapted heirloom variety is solid, dark green on the outside with a bright red, firm and fine-grained flesh that is super sweet. Watermelon contains high levels of healthy antioxidants, making Sugar Baby a great sweet way to pack in good nutrition. Vines are compact. Plant about 4 feet apart.
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Key Highlights
This variety is available at retailers only.
- LightFull Sun
- Fruit Size8 to 10 Pounds
- Plant Spacing48 inches apart
- Planting TimeSpring, Summer
- Annual/PerennialAnnual
- Pot MaterialGrowers
- SKU119080
How to Grow
Few things taste better than a homegrown watermelon. Get expert tips for growing watermelons in your own spring and summer garden.
View Growing Watermelons Guide
Planting Guides
Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant watermelon.
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The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.
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