Key facts
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Monte Carlo, also written Montecarlo, is a 1970 Petoseed hybrid similar to Manalucie and adapted to the southern and eastern US. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear round red fruit of about 14 oz. Resistance to root-knot nematodes plus Fusarium and Verticillium wilts suits it to older southern beds. Stake well; main-season.
Monte Carlo traits
- Round red fruit near 14 oz
- Vigorous indeterminate hybrid
- Resists root-knot nematodes, Fusarium and Verticillium
- Petoseed, 1970
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo this page | — | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
Monte Carlo FAQ
What kind of tomato is Monte Carlo?
Monte Carlo, also written Montecarlo, is a 1970 Petoseed hybrid similar to Manalucie and adapted to the southern and eastern US. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear round red fruit of about 14 oz.
How does Monte Carlo compare with other tomato varieties?
Monte Carlo: indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Agro (95 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Monte Carlo good for?
Monte Carlo is grown for fresh slicing, 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.