Why You Should Grow ‘Sugar Baby’ Watermelon

Try your hand at growing an icebox watermelon. These small melons don’t need a ton of space or time to ripen flavor-packed fruits. One of the best known icebox melons is ‘Sugar Baby’. This heirloom watermelon was introduced in 1956 and has been earning fans ever since. Like many icebox types, ‘Sugar Baby’ ripens 8- to 12-pound fruits in 75 days (compared to 120 days for a full-size watermelon). Even though fruits are small, they’re packed with full-size flavor and sweetness. Need more convincing? Here are 4 reasons why you should grow icebox watermelons.

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