Organic 'Carmello' Tomato
Organic 'Carmello' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a juicy, reliable, and among the most prolific French heritage varieties ever selected.
The 'Carmello' tomato is a very popular French heirloom variety, known for its exceptional yield , remarkable reliability , and immense flavor , as often described by the gardeners who grow it. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces in about 75 days an abundance of medium-sized, 8 oz. red fruits that are round, meaty, juicy, and boast a rich, balanced flavor—a timeless European classic.
'Carmello' is often praised for its ability to produce well in a wide variety of conditions , as well as for the consistency of its uniform fruit, perfect for fresh eating, everyday cooking, salads, or light sauces. It is a complete heirloom tomato: productive, flavorful, attractive, and easy to grow.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/carrying : Undetermined, very prolific
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : French variety, mass production, uniform and tasty fruit
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Round, smooth
Fruit size/weight : Medium (≈ 8 oz)
Fruit type : Table tomato / classic slicer
Texture/flesh : Juicy, meaty, balanced and rich flavor
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Sow seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29 °C (germination in 5–10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening-off to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24–36") apart with 120 to 180 cm (4–6') between rows. Provide full sun , regular watering (level 3) , and sturdy staking , as production is abundant.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the skin turns a uniform bright red and the fruit is slightly soft. To get an earlier harvest, pick tomatoes that have already begun to color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store at 12–21°C , under 95% humidity , to maintain their juiciness.
Usage ideas
• Excellent in salads , juicy and flavorful
• Perfect sliced , thanks to its meaty flesh
• Ideal for everyday cooking , light sauces, stir-fries, bruschetta
• Very reliable for vegetable production , producing uniform and beautiful fruit
The 'Carmello' tomato is a French heritage gem: prolific, juicy, reliable, and bursting with flavor. An essential variety for any gardener seeking a classic red tomato with a massive yield and exceptional taste.
