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Sugar Baby Watermelon

Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus 'Sugar Baby'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 15"-24"
  • W: 36"-60"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Sugar Baby Watermelon plant details

Sugar Baby Watermelon is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sugar Baby Watermelon

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sugar Baby Watermelon

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sugar Baby Watermelon plant

How to Grow Sugar Baby Watermelon

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Fruit

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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