Candyland Red

Family: Solanaceae Vegetable

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Sweet, candy-bright bursts of flavor—Candyland Red currant tomatoes ripen to a glossy, ruby-red that tastes intensely sweet with a crisp, juicy snap.

These petite fruits are wonderfully tender and aromatic, perfect for snacking straight from the vine or for adding vivid color to fresh salads and quick, vibrant sauces. Grow them for a compact, productive habit that turns your garden into a living tangle of jewel-like clusters in about 60 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Determinate

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Candyland Red Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These currant-size tomatoes are all about that crisp, water-snap and immediate sweetness—best treated lightly so they don’t overcook into mush. Blister them or chiffonade them through salads, then let a little salt and fat (burrata/olive oil) catch and hold all that ruby juice on your tongue.

Best Uses

straight-from-the-vine snacking, so the juice doesn’t get lost
tossed into salads where the skins stay lively under light vinaigrette
quick, high-heat blistering to concentrate sweetness without turning them hollow
fast cherry-tomato pan sauces where they pop and emulsify into a glossy finish

Flavor Profile

intensely sweet, candy-bright flavor crisp, juicy snap with tender bite glossy ruby aromatics gentle tomato tang that stays in the background

Kitchen Pairings

burrata fresh mozzarella aged balsamic vinegar olive oil sea salt & flaky salt fresh mint

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (candy-type tomato), and how do I control it?

Tomato hornworms and early blight are common on Solanum lycopersicum. Check leaves and stems every few days for hornworms (large green/black caterpillars) and remove them by hand, then destroy infested material; for early blight (brown concentric spots), remove affected lower leaves and spray a labeled biofungicide or fungicide early, before spots spread upward.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase to avoid problems like cracking or blossom-end rot?

During active flowering and fruit set, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply at the base so moisture reaches the root zone, aiming for steady moisture swings (uneven watering increases fruit cracking and blossom-end rot risk).

How can I tell when Candyland Red tomatoes are ready to harvest at about 60 days?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored (deep red) and give slightly when gently squeezed—no green shoulder near the stem. If the tomato releases with a light twist from the vine and the interior is juicy, it’s ready; pick regularly once mature to keep the plant producing.