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Monte Carlo Tomato: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Monte Carlo, also written Montecarlo, is a 1970 Petoseed hybrid similar to Manalucie and adapted to the southern and eastern US.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Monte Carlo this page—Indeterminate—
Abraham Lincoln70 daysIndeterminate—
Agro95 daysIndeterminate—
Ailsa Craig70–75 daysIndeterminate—
Alicante70 daysIndeterminate—
Allerbest80 daysIndeterminate—
Amana Orange75–90 daysIndeterminate—

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.

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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