Watermelon ‘Bush Sugar Baby’ Heirloom Seeds | Vegetable Seeds
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Watermelon ‘Bush Sugar Baby’ Heirloom Seeds
Perfect for smaller gardens, Bush Sugar Baby Watermelon is a compact, early-yielding variety that delivers sweet, refreshing fruit without needing a large growing space.
Producing melons up to 30cm in diameter, this heirloom variety grows on a manageable vine, making it ideal for backyard veggie patches or trained growth on a trellis. Harvest when the fruit detaches easily from the vine for the best flavour.
A great choice for warm climates, this variety rewards with juicy, homegrown watermelon throughout the season.
• Heirloom watermelon variety
• Compact vine ideal for smaller spaces
• Early yielding and productive
• Produces fruit up to 30cm in diameter
• Sweet, refreshing flavour
• Suitable for ground or trellis growing
• Approx. 20–25 seeds per pack
Planting Guide
When to Plant (Australia)
Zone 1: October – December
Zone 2: September – December
Zone 3: August – February
Zone 4: February – September
Position
Full sun with plenty of space to grow
Soil
Free-draining, moderately fertile soil enriched with compost
pH Level: 6.5 – 7.0
How to Plant
Sow seeds directly into the garden at a depth of 2–3cm
Plant into small mounds of compost to improve drainage and nutrition
Keep well watered until germination
Best planted when temperatures are consistently above 18°C
If cooler, start in trays and transplant once conditions improve
Spacing
1m
Companion Plants
Sweet corn
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