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Carmello — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Carmello
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

6-12days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when night temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red with glossy skin
Size: 7-10 oz
Shape: Perfectly round, uniform globe shape
Flavour: Complex, rich flavor with perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, often described as 'perfect tomato taste'

In the kitchen

Gourmet fresh eating, slicing, caprese salads, high-end culinary applications

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Late blight, bacterial canker in humid conditions
Resistance: Excellent resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, tobacco mosaic virus, and gray leaf spot (VFFNtGLS)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes and repels tomato hornworms

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels various pests and may enhance tomato flavor

PeppersSimilar growing requirements and don't compete heavily for resources

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Brassicas (Cabbage family)Competes for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Carmello

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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