Isis Candy Tomato – MIg

Description

Isis Candy Tomato is a beautiful heirloom cherry tomato variety prized for its abundant clusters of small, round fruits with striking red-and-gold coloring. The juicy tomatoes have a rich, exceptionally sweet flavor with a pleasant fruity character, making them excellent for fresh snacking, salads, lunchboxes, garnishes, and roasting. This vigorous, indeterminate variety produces fruit over a long season and performs particularly well during the UAE’s cooler growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Start seeds in August and transplant seedlings in early October, when temperatures begin to cool.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 60–75 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced tomato fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Increase potassium during flowering and fruiting to encourage abundant fruit production.
• Support: Provide strong stakes, cages, or trellises, as the vigorous indeterminate vines can become heavy with fruit clusters.
• Harvest: Fruits are typically ready approximately 70–80 days after transplanting, when they develop their characteristic red-and-gold coloring and become slightly soft.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest fruit clusters regularly using clean pruners or gently pick individual ripe tomatoes. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.