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Tomato Candyland Red - 2016 AAS Winner
Tomato Candyland Red AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner Tomato Currant tomatoes are smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden.
Tomato Candyland Red 2016 AAS Vegetable Award Winner Tomato Candyland Red is the only AAS award winning currant-type tomato. Currant tomatoes are smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden.
Tomato Candyland Red - AAS Winner 2016 - Gardeners will appreciate the dark red, sweet flavored fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the season.
Tomato Candyland Red - 2016 AAS WinnerTomato Candyland Red AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner Tomato Currant tomatoes are smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden.Tomato Candyland Red 2016 AAS Vegetable Award Winner Tomato Candyland Red is the only AAS award winning currant-type tomato. Currant tomatoes are smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden.Tomato Candyland Red - AAS Winner 2016 - Gardeners will appreciate the dark red, sweet flavored fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the season.

Tomato Candyland Red

2016 Edible – Vegetable Winner

Tomato Candyland Red is the only AAS award-winning currant-type tomato. Currant tomatoes are smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden.  Gardeners will appreciate the dark red, sweet-flavored fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the season.  The tomato plant itself has a nice tidier habit than other currant-type plants with the fruit tending to form on the outside of the plant making them easier to harvest.

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Categories: 2016, All, Edibles/Vegetables, Indeterminate, National, Tomato
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Candyland Red
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2016
Common Name: Currant Tomato
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed Company
Close Market Comparison: Sweet Pea, Matt’s Wild Cherry

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Tall, requires staking
Plant Height: 5-7 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Red
Fruit Shape: Round currant
Fruit Weight: .25 ounce
Fruit Size: .5 inch
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet and rich
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 100+

IN THE GARDEN

Garden Spacing: 2-4 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 95
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 55
Plant Spread: 36-48  inches

HOW TO GROW

Sow seed at least 5-6 weeks before the target date for transplanting outside. Temperatures above 65°F are preferred for germination.  Transplant into larger plug tray or small pot (3-4″) approximately 3-4 weeks after sowing or when at least one true leaf has developed.  Maintain medium soil moisture and use a complete fertilizer after transplant.  Wait to transplant outdoors until night temperatures are over 45°F and there is no threat of frost, as cold temperatures will cause severe damage.

Transplant outdoors in full sun at least 2-4 feet apart, plants require staking. Water and feed with complete fertilizer regularly.

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