vegetable variety in zone 6a
Sugar Baby watermelon in zone 6a
Sugar Baby · Citrullus lanatus
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 75 to 100
The verdict
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About Sugar Baby
Sweet, classic watermelon flavor; small round dark-green icebox melon (8-10 lb). Fresh out of hand, fruit salads. Short-season variety good for northern gardens.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Sugar Baby in adjacent zones
Other watermelon varieties for zone 6a
- Crimson Sweet
Very sweet, deep red flesh, the standard backyard watermelon flavor; oval green-striped fruit (15-25 lb). Fres…
- Moon and Stars
Sweet, classic flavor; dark green rind speckled with yellow stars and a moon, deep red flesh. Heritage Amish v…
- Yellow Doll
Sweet, mild, golden-yellow flesh in a small round green melon; novelty home-garden choice. Fresh, fruit salads…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Sugar Baby watermelon grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Sugar Baby is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
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