Sugar Baby Watermelon Ripeness Signs & Wet Season Effects

First‑time Sugar Baby watermelon grower. Asks ripeness indicators without cutting, and effect of very wet season (Southern New England).

Two Ripeness Tests

1. Tendril: Curly tendril nearest stem → brown & shriveled.
2. Ground Spot: Belly touching soil → creamy yellow (not white/green).

Use both for confidence.

Wet Season Impact

• May make flesh mealy, less sweet.
• But watermelons love water — might not hurt.
• Depends on total rainfall.

Check tendril + ground spot; taste test one if unsure.