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- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Roman Candle is a yellow paste tomato that arose as a sport of Speckled Roman. Fruit are banana-shaped, about 2 by 4 inches. Indeterminate, main-season, about 85 days.
Roman Candle traits
- Banana-shaped yellow fruit about 2 by 4 inches
- Sport of Speckled Roman
- Indeterminate
Good for
- Sauce
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Candle this page | 85–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Roman Candle FAQ
What kind of tomato is Roman Candle?
Roman Candle is a yellow paste tomato that arose as a sport of Speckled Roman. Fruit are banana-shaped, about 2 by 4 inches.
How many days to maturity is Roman Candle?
Roman Candle is listed at 85–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Roman Candle compare with other tomato varieties?
Roman Candle: 85–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Roman Candle good for?
Roman Candle is grown for sauce, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.