Bush Sugar Baby Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
With shorter 3’-4’ vines, this compact, quick-maturing variety is perfect for raised beds and containers. Bush Sugar Baby yields 5- to 8-pound melons with a deep green rind and brilliantly red, sweet and juicy flesh. An excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy homegrown watermelons earlier in the season. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 5-10 days Maturity: 70-75 days Direct sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting. Watermelon seedlings prefer not to be disturbed; direct sow is suggested. Sow seeds 3-5” apart. Space plants 18” apart in rows 6’ apart.