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Carmello Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Carmello (also Crimson Carmello) is a French hybrid known for round red fruit of five to seven ounces and four to five inches, an early indeterminate with tall, vigorous vines that need staking.

Key facts

Days to maturity
70–75 days
Growth habit
Indeterminate
Listed for
United States

Overview

Carmello (also Crimson Carmello) is a French hybrid known for round red fruit of five to seven ounces and four to five inches, an early indeterminate with tall, vigorous vines that need staking. Disease resistance covers Fusarium, Verticillium, nematodes, and tobacco mosaic virus. First ripe fruit at about 70 to 75 days from transplant. A well-regarded all-purpose slicer with good flavor.

Carmello traits

  • Tall, vigorous indeterminate vine
  • Round red fruit of 5 to 7 ounces
  • Resistant to nematodes, tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium, and Fusarium
  • About 70 days from transplant
  • French F1 hybrid

Good for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches

Compare with other tomato varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Carmello this page70–75 daysIndeterminate—
Abraham Lincoln70 daysIndeterminate—
Ailsa Craig70–75 daysIndeterminate—
Alicante70 daysIndeterminate—
Black Plum70–80 daysIndeterminate—
Buffalosun F170 daysIndeterminate—
Cabernet70 daysIndeterminate—

Carmello FAQ

What kind of tomato is Carmello?

Carmello (also Crimson Carmello) is a French hybrid known for round red fruit of five to seven ounces and four to five inches, an early indeterminate with tall, vigorous vines that need staking. Disease resistance covers Fusarium, Verticillium, nematodes, and tobacco mosaic virus.

How many days to maturity is Carmello?

Carmello is listed at 70–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.

How does Carmello compare with other tomato varieties?

Carmello: 70–75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Carmello good for?

Carmello is grown for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches.

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.

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.

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