Compact Icebox Watermelon Perfect for Home Gardens
Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' is the standard of icebox watermelons and has been a staple at picnics for years. This compact variety produces vines that grow to 6 feet and set 4–6 melons roughly 10 inches across, making it perfect for smaller gardens and refrigerator storage. The dark green, nearly black rind conceals crisp, mouthwatering, sweet red flesh with that unmistakable rich watermelon flavor. Sugar Baby's manageable size and exceptional taste make it terrific for home gardens and family enjoyment.
Key Features
Classic Icebox Type — Perfect size for refrigerator storage and family consumption
Compact Vines — 6-foot vines ideal for smaller gardens and limited spaces
Exceptional Flavor — Crisp, mouthwatering, sweet red flesh with rich watermelon taste
Productive — Each vine sets 4–6 melons for abundant harvest
Perfect Size — 8–10 lb. melons roughly 10 inches across fit easily in refrigerators
Growing Tips
Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' thrives in full sun with warm temperatures and well-drained, sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. Space plants 2–3 feet apart in rows 5–6 feet apart, or plant in hills with 2–3 plants per hill. Water deeply and consistently, especially during fruit development. Mulch around plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep fruit clean. The compact vines make this variety ideal for smaller gardens. Melons are ready to harvest in 75–80 days when the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown and the bottom spot turns creamy yellow.
Container Size: 3.5" pot Light: Full sun Water: Deep, consistent watering Spacing: 2–3' apart; rows 5–6' apart Harvest: 75–80 days; 8–10 lb. melons; 6' vines
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