{"product_id":"fruit-watermelon-sugar-baby-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fruit Watermelon Sugar Baby 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a classic compact heirloom prized for reliable production, crisp texture, and exceptionally sweet red flesh. The round, dark-rinded melons typically measure about 6–8 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 8–10 pounds, making them a practical size for smaller households and home gardens. Known as an “icebox” watermelon, Sugar Baby offers concentrated summer flavor without requiring the space of a giant melon. Its tough rind helps resist splitting and cracking during handling, while the warm-season vines mature in about 80 days under favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 75%. Test Date: 3\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Sugar Baby Watermelon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact icebox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest round melons that are easier to chill, serve, and enjoy than oversized watermelon varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet red flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy juicy, crisp fruit with the concentrated sweetness that made Sugar Baby a beloved home-garden classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrack-resistant rind:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tough dark rind helps melons withstand normal garden handling and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a time-tested open-pollinated variety that has earned a place in gardens for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductive warm-season crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e With suitable heat, sun, water, and pollination, vines can mature fruit in about 80 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Watermelon needs a long, warm growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e In short-season areas, start seeds in biodegradable pots about 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Avoid disturbing the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full sun with at least 8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of about 6.0–6.8. Incorporate compost before planting if soil needs more organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow about 1 inch deep. Plant in hills or rows and allow plenty of room for vines to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space hills about 6–8 feet apart, or train vines through a large garden area so leaves and fruit have adequate airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during vine growth and fruit development. Water at the soil level and reduce watering as fruit nears full maturity to help protect flavor and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting, then follow the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen after flowering begins, as it can encourage vines instead of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage bees and other pollinators by avoiding unnecessary insecticide use during flowering. Good pollination supports well-shaped fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the tendril nearest the fruit, the ground spot, and the rind color. A dried tendril and creamy ground spot can indicate ripeness, though several signs should be considered together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has supplied quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities through a Texas-certified seed business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Slices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill and slice for a refreshing summer snack, breakfast, or picnic plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with berries, melon, mint, and a squeeze of lime for a colorful fruit salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgua Fresca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend ripe watermelon with water and lime for a bright, cooling drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dice with cucumber, jalapeño, herbs, and lime for a sweet-and-savory summer salsa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill thick wedges briefly to bring out a warm, concentrated sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow sweet, compact icebox watermelons for your summer garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested watermelon flesh, not seeds. 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