Watermelon - Sugar baby - 23 seeds

Watermelon "Sugar Baby" (Citrullus lanatus)

Description:
Sugar Baby is a compact and early watermelon that is perfect for smaller growing spaces. It has a dark green, almost black skin and an intense red, crunchy and sweet flesh. The fruits usually weigh between 3-5 kg, making them easy to handle and ideal for small households. This variety is a favorite among gardeners thanks to its speed of ripening and its irresistible taste. Sugar Baby is perfect to enjoy as a fresh summer snack or as a base in cooling smoothies and fruit salads.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 1 g of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 23 seeds. (+/- 20%)

Cultivation characteristics:

• Plant type: Annual, spreading plant
• Height: Spreads up to 1.5–2 meters
• Need to be plucked: No, but you can remove weak or dead leaves to optimize fruiting
• Fruit size: 3–5 kg per fruit
• Harvest period: July – August (depending on growing conditions)

Cultivation tips:

1. Sowing:

   • Sow the seeds indoors in April–May, about 2 cm deep in nutritious seed soil.
   • Keep the soil moist and place in a warm place (24–28°C).
   • Replant the young plants when they have 2-3 true leaves.

2. Deployment:

   • Plant out when the risk of frost is over, in May–June.
   • Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
   • Keep a plant distance of 1-1.5 meters to give the vines room to spread.

3. Care:

   • Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
   • Fertilize throughout the season to ensure optimal growth and abundant fruiting.
   • Place straw or a protective material under the fruits to avoid direct contact with the ground and reduce the risk of rotting.

4. Harvest:

   • The melons are ready to harvest when they are heavy and the skin has a duller color.
   • Tap the skin - a hollow sound indicates the melon is ripe.

Benefits of Sugar Baby:

• Small and compact: Perfect for small gardens and balconies.
• Fast growing: Early ripening means you can enjoy the fruits earlier in the season.
• Sweet and juicy: One of the sweetest watermelons with a lovely crunch.
• Easy to grow: Requires minimal maintenance and has high yields.