{"product_id":"watermelon-sugary-baby","title":"Watermelon | Sugar Baby","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow sweet, juicy, and perfectly portioned icebox watermelons right in your own backyard with Sugar Baby. This legendary heirloom variety is a cherished garden favorite, renowned for producing crisp, dark red flesh with an intensely rich sugar flavor and small dark seeds—all wrapped inside a smooth, dark green rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching an ideal 6 to 8 inches in diameter (about 8–12 pounds), these compact personal-sized melons fit comfortably on a refrigerator shelf and are a complete breeze to chill and slice. Their space-saving vines make Sugar Baby one of the most reliable and rewarding melon choices for home gardeners, raised beds, and small-space patches across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Sugar Baby Watermelons?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthwatering, deep red flesh bursting with classic, extra-sweet watermelon flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect \"icebox\" size (8–12 lbs) that chills easily in the fridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact vine habit ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or trellises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-maturing variety that performs exceptionally well in shorter Canadian summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 75–85 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 20-25 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Sugar Baby Watermelons from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart watermelon seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before your last spring frost date using peat pots or paper pots, as melon roots are sensitive to transplant shock. Sow seeds 13–25 mm (1\/2 to 1 inch) deep in rich, sterile seed-starting mix, keeping soil temperatures warm around 24–29°C (75–85°F) for quick germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring once all frost danger has passed and soil has thoroughly warmed to at least 21°C (70°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off indoor seedlings carefully and plant outdoors in full sun, choosing loose, fertile, well-draining soil. Plant in raised mounds or hills spaced 1.5–2 meters (5–6 feet) apart, placing 2–3 plants per hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and consistently while vines are growing and establishing. As fruits reach full size, slightly reduce watering to concentrate sugars for maximum sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Watermelons in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby is uniquely suited for Canadian home growers thanks to its faster ripening cycle compared to giant commercial melon varieties. Giving seeds an early indoor start under grow lights ensures vines maximize heat units during peak midsummer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting on dark garden soil, raised beds, or using black landscape fabric helps retain soil warmth, encouraging rapid vine growth and early fruit set across northern growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Watermelon_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1792274058\" title=\"How To Grow Watermelon in Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-watermelon-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How To Grow Watermelon in Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003eHow To Grow Watermelon in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/watermelon-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eWatermelon (Sugar Baby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eWarm-season annual tender fruit crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 75–85 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; 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With its irresistible sweetness, convenient size, and reliable performance in Canadian climates, Sugar Baby is a must-have addition to your summer vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your seeds this season and enjoy the pure joy of growing your own sweet, refreshing watermelons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51023833727279,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/watermelon1.jpg?v=1739657550","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/watermelon-sugary-baby","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}