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Striped Carmello Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Striped Carmello'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Striped Carmello Tomato plant details

Striped Carmello Tomato is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Striped Carmello Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 31 - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for Striped Carmello Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rave reviews from multiple random customers have encouraged us to offer this striped form of the superbly productive & flavorful tomato ‘Carmello,’ a variety particularly popular in France. Great for slicing, with a balanced acid/sweet flavor & skin resistant to splits and cracks, it’s also resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Fusarium Wilt, Verticillium Wilt & nematodes. Fruits are a bright orangey red, with streaks & 8-12 oz. apiece. Everyone who’s grown this tomato so far has had some truly glowing things to say! I can’t wait to try it myself & see.

Gardening facts about Striped Carmello Tomato plant

How to Grow Striped Carmello Tomato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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