Fruit - Watermelon, Cal Sweet Bush Seeds

Cal Sweet Bush Watermelon seeds are an excellent choice for growers who want fresh watermelon without needing a large garden space. This compact, space-saving variety grows in a more manageable bush habit than traditional sprawling watermelon vines, making it well suited to containers and smaller gardens.

Plants stay relatively compact at approximately 7–9 inches tall with a spread of 14–18 inches, yet still produce full-sized, sweet watermelons with juicy red flesh and classic summer flavor.

Cal Sweet Bush is an open-pollinated watermelon variety, allowing gardeners to save seed for future growing seasons. It was also recognized as a 2019 All-America Selections Regional Winner.

Cal Sweet Bush Watermelon Seed Highlights

• Compact, space-saving bush habit
• Produces full-sized watermelons
• Sweet, juicy red flesh
• Approximately 7–9 inches tall
• Approximately 14–18 inch plant spread
• Excellent for containers and smaller gardens
• Open-pollinated variety
• 2019 All-America Selections Regional Winner

Watermelons require pollination to produce fruit. Learn how to hand pollinate watermelon and other fruiting crops when natural pollinators aren't available.

Want a head start? Skip germination and shop our live Cal Sweet Bush Watermelon seedling, ready to transplant and grow.

Each packet contains 0.5 grams, which is approximately 15-20 seeds.

Young plants are cold sensitive and some cover protection at nights may be required.

Plant 1-2 seeds per rockwool cube.

Seedlings, seeds and growing supplies are shipped from our farm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Available shipping methods, the ship day and expected delivery dates are shown at checkout. Seeds ship free with other items or with $35+ seed only order. Click here to read more on shipping.