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Tomato 'Red candy f1'

Solanum lycopersicum

Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Red candy f1'), Red candy f1 is a variety of Tomato. 'Red candy f1' is considered a hybrid cultivar.

F1 hybrid variety. Red grape-shaped cherry tomato. Resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1, Tomato mosaic virus, and Verticillium wilt race 1. Reportedly very sweet, and early producer. Regular leaf.

This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Red candy f1 is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Red candy f1 originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Red candy f1 Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Tomato 'Red candy f1'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red candy f1 is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Red candy f1 are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Planting Red candy f1 in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Red candy f1 from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red candy f1 about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red candy f1

As Red candy f1 is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Red candy f1

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

Tomato 'Red candy f1' information

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Other Names for Tomato 'Red candy f1'

Red candy

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