Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' - Citrullus lanatus Watermelon plant

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Discover the delightful 'Sugar Baby' watermelon, perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners. This compact, sweet watermelon variety is easy to grow and ideal for small spaces. Explore our Fruit Plants collection to find more options.

Sweet and juicy flavour
Compact size for limited spaces
Simple, hassle-free growing
High yield variety plant
Perfect for UK climates

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Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' is a compact and productive plant, known for its small, sweet watermelons that are perfect for fresh eating and summer treats. Ideal for sunny spots, these plants thrive in gardens and large containers.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and large containers
Produces plenty of small, sweet watermelons
Long harvest period from mid-summer to autumn

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Pots:

Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	February to May
Moisture	Regular
Hardiness	Tender
Growth Rate	Fast
Spacing	60cm
Height and Spread	Unknown
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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How To Plant

Plant Care

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' is perfect for fresh eating and summer treats, thriving in the sun and producing many small, sweet watermelons from mid-summer to autumn.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds and large containers
Produces plenty of small, sweet watermelons
Long harvest period from mid-summer to autumn

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' is perfect for fresh eating and summer treats, thriving in the sun and producing many small, sweet watermelons from mid-summer to autumn.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds and large containers
Produces plenty of small, sweet watermelons
Long harvest period from mid-summer to autumn

Planting Time:	Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Large Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Greenhouse - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Large Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Greenhouse - Patio

Choose a sunny sheltered area for Watermelon 'Sugar Baby', whether in garden beds or large containers. Keep them well watered and ensure proper drainage.

Watermelon plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use large containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging

Choose a sunny sheltered area for Watermelon 'Sugar Baby', whether in garden beds or large containers. Keep them well watered and ensure proper drainage.

Watermelon plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use large containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Use high-quality compost and organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 1.2-1.5 meters apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Use high-quality compost and organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 1.2-1.5 meters apart for good air circulation

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' plants grow quickly and produce a lot of fruit. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest of sweet watermelons!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and treat with organic solutions if needed
Harvest when the fruit sounds hollow when tapped and the skin turns dull

Watermelon 'Sugar Baby' plants grow quickly and produce a lot of fruit. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest of sweet watermelons!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Ensure containers have good drainage
Mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and treat with organic solutions if needed
Harvest when the fruit sounds hollow when tapped and the skin turns dull

Sunlight and Position:	Needs full sun
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Support with a trellis or netting
Harvesting:	Harvest when the fruit is fully ripe and easily detaches from the vine

Sunlight and Position:	Needs full sun
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Support with a trellis or netting
Harvesting:	Harvest when the fruit is fully ripe and easily detaches from the vine