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- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Caro is an orange tomato with low-acid fruit around 3 inches across and weighing 4 to 6 ounces. It is noted for a high vitamin A content and for producing well in cool regions. Vines are indeterminate and mature in the main season, so provide a tall stake. A good option for anyone who finds red tomatoes too sharp, or who gardens where summers stay mild.
Caro traits
- Orange, low-acid fruit
- About 3 inches and 4 to 6 ounces
- Rich in vitamin A
- Reliable in cooler regions
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Low-acid eating
- Cool-climate gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Caro FAQ
What kind of tomato is Caro?
Caro is an orange tomato with low-acid fruit around 3 inches across and weighing 4 to 6 ounces. It is noted for a high vitamin A content and for producing well in cool regions.
How many days to maturity is Caro?
Caro is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Caro compare with other tomato varieties?
Caro: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Caro good for?
Caro is grown for fresh slicing, low-acid eating, cool-climate gardens.
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)
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