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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmello this page | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
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.
- 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.