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Tomato · Bicolor-cherry

Isis Candy cherry tomatoes

Indeterminate · Solanaceae

Isis Candy is a bicolor cherry tomato with yellow skin marbled and blushed in red, plus a very sweet fruity flavor when fully ripe. It is grown as much for appearance as taste, making it a strong choice for gardeners who want a showy salad tomato with indeterminate production. The plants are productive, but fruit are best when allowed to color fully.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

80–90 days

Sun

8+ hours

full sun 8-10 hours

Spacing

24–36 "

Seed Start

6–8 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

7+ gallon pot

Height

5–7 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 5–10 days

Optimal Temp 80°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Harden Off 7 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1.5–2 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip

Soil

pH Range 6.2–6.8

Soil Type Deep, fertile, well-drained loam or rich raised-bed soil with strong organic matter content.

Support Cage — Strong cages or a stake-and-tie system keep vines off the soil and improve airflow.

Resilience

Heat: High Cold: Low Drought: Moderate

Common Problems

fruit-cracking

Cause: Rain or heavy watering after a dry period swells fruit faster than the skin can stretch.

Prevention: Keep moisture even and harvest promptly once fruit colors.

early-blight

Cause: Warm, humid weather and soil splash spread foliar disease.

Prevention: Mulch, prune lower leaves, rotate plantings, and improve airflow.

blossom-end-rot

Cause: Calcium uptake fails when moisture is inconsistent or roots are stressed.

Prevention: Water evenly and avoid overloading young container plants with fruit.

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Moderate feeder

Calcium Critical — supplement recommended

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Fruit reaches full mature color and gives slightly under gentle pressure; large heirlooms often ripen from the blossom end upward.

Expected Yield 6–12 lbs/plant

Storage 7 days — Store at cool room temperature until fully ripe; refrigerate only when very ripe and use quickly.

Sources

seed_catalog Renee's Garden seed_catalog Seed Savers Exchange university Utah State University Extension

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Isis Candy cherry tomatoes Planting Dates by Zone

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