Sugar BabyThis delicious, small-fruited melon was developed especially for home gardens. Medium red flesh, sweet-tasting, and not too seedy. Fruits grow 7"-8" (17.5-20 cm) across and weigh about 10 lbs. Dark green, thin hard, tough rind.
Culture: Direct sow seed well after the last frost date when the soil has warmed. Usually sown in groups (hills) of 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group. can be started indoors four weeks earlier. water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Harvest: When the underside turns from white to yellowish. Also, thump the melon, a dull, hollow sound indicates ripeness. Nutrition: a good source of Vitamins A & C Seed Saving: Watermelons will cross with other varieties of watermelon, so isolation may be necessary to ensure genetic purity. When the melon is ripe, the seeds will be mature. Cut open the melon and remove the seeds; wash them to remove the sticky residue. Spread Sugar Baby watermelon seeds out to dry for a week, then store them in a cool place for up to four years. Notes:
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