Candyland Red Tomato

Candyland Red is an indeterminate currant tomato with a compact, tidy habit and abundant small, sweet red fruit. PanAmerican Seed lists fruit maturity at about 55–60 days after transplanting and notes that the ripe fruit detaches readily for harvest. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062007586004463/tomato-candyland-red/) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/) ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed. The breeder recommends in-ground planting; use fertile, moist, well-drained soil and keep watering consistent as fruit develops. The vines are more manageable than many currant tomatoes, though support can still help keep stems and fruit off the ground. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062007586004463/tomato-candyland-red/) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/) ## Harvest and use The small, round red tomatoes are suited to fresh eating and salads. Harvest as fruit colors fully; the breeder describes very high yields and easy fruit removal, and lists the variety as an All-America Selections national winner. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062007586004463/tomato-candyland-red/) ## Maintenance Install supports at planting if the stems need help staying upright. Water the root zone rather than the foliage, remove damaged leaves, and pick ripe fruit frequently. Rotate tomato-family crops to a different bed in later seasons to limit the buildup of soilborne problems. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/)