FREE: Sugar Baby Watermelon

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DESCRIPTION: Sweet, fine-textured, medium-red flesh. The dark green skin looks almost black. These melons grow round, up to 8 in. across and ripen nearly to the rind! For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, start plants indoors. Water well during hot, dry periods. Semi-compact vines. The small seeds are light brown to black in color when fully developed. 18 seeds. 75 days to maturity.

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DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow 1-2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm, above 70°F (21°C), 3 seeds every 18", 1/2" deep, thinning to 1 plant/spot.

INDOOR SEEDING/TRANSPLANTING:
Sow indoors in late April or up to one month prior to transplanting outdoors. Germinates between 80-90°F (27-32°C). Grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C). Reduce water and temperature for a week before transplanting to harden seedlings. When the weather is frost-free, transplant to 6 inch hills with 3' spacing in rows 6' apart.

HARVEST:
Harvest when tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries. Avoid over-watering as the fruit matures to prevent splitting or cracking.

STORAGE:
Store ripe melons at 45-50°F (7-10°C) and 80% relative humidity up to 2-4 weeks.