Tomato Types Chart
There are thousands of tomato varieties, but most fall into a few types with different sizes, flavours and uses. This printable tomato types chart explains the main groups, compares 15 popular varieties by growth habit, days to harvest and best use, and adds planners to help you choose seeds, time your planting and record what did well.
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Tomato Growing Planner
Printable tomato types chart and variety comparison, seed planning worksheet, planting calendar, garden layout grid and an Excel harvest and tasting log.
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- Layout grid (PDF)
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Tomato Growing Planner
Printable tomato types chart and variety comparison, seed planning worksheet, planting calendar, garden layout grid and an Excel harvest and tasting log.
- Variety chart (PDF/XLSX)
- Seed planning (DOCX/PDF)
- Layout grid (PDF)
- Harvest log (XLSX)
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Printable Tomato Types Chart
Printable Tomato Seed Planning Sheet
Printable Tomato Bed Layout Grid
Printable Tomato Harvest LogThe main tomato types
| Type | Size and shape | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry | Bite-size, round, 1–3 cm | Snacking, salads, roasting |
| Grape / mini plum | Small and oblong, thick skin | Salads, roasting, lunch boxes |
| Globe / slicer | Medium, round | Sandwiches, salads, all-round cooking |
| Beefsteak | Large, often ribbed, meaty | Burgers, sandwiches, slicing |
| Paste / plum | Oblong, dense, few seeds | Sauces, canning, drying |
| Heirloom | Varied colours and shapes; open-pollinated varieties passed down for generations | Flavour, fresh eating, seed saving |
Determinate vs indeterminate
Determinate (“bush”) tomatoes grow to a set size, usually around 1–1.5 m, and ripen most of their fruit over a few weeks — handy for canning and small spaces. Indeterminate (“vining”) tomatoes keep growing and fruiting until frost, often reaching 2 m or more; they need tall stakes or cages and regular tying in, and give a longer harvest. Semi-determinate types sit in between.
Popular varieties compared
| Variety | Type | Habit | Days to maturity* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sungold | Cherry | Indeterminate | 57–65 | Very sweet orange cherries; snacking |
| Sweet 100 | Cherry | Indeterminate | 65–70 | Long clusters of small red cherries |
| Juliet | Grape / mini plum | Indeterminate | about 60 | Crack-resistant; salads and roasting |
| Early Girl | Slicer | Indeterminate | 50–60 | Early medium red fruit |
| Celebrity | Slicer | Semi-determinate | 70–72 | Reliable, disease-resistant slicer |
| Better Boy | Slicer | Indeterminate | 70–75 | Large red slicers, heavy yields |
| Big Beef | Beefsteak | Indeterminate | 70–75 | Large, meaty sandwich tomatoes |
| Brandywine | Beefsteak (heirloom) | Indeterminate | 80–100 | Rich flavour, pink fruit, potato-leaf |
| Cherokee Purple | Beefsteak (heirloom) | Indeterminate | 72–85 | Dusky purple, smoky-sweet |
| Mortgage Lifter | Beefsteak (heirloom) | Indeterminate | 80–85 | Very large pink fruit |
| Black Krim | Heirloom slicer | Indeterminate | 70–90 | Dark red-brown, salty-rich |
| Green Zebra | Heirloom slicer | Indeterminate | 75–80 | Green-striped, tangy |
| Roma | Paste / plum | Determinate | 75–80 | Sauces and canning |
| San Marzano | Paste / plum | Indeterminate | 78–90 | Classic Italian sauce tomato |
| Amish Paste | Paste (heirloom) | Indeterminate | 80–85 | Large paste tomato for sauce and slicing |
*Days from transplanting outdoors to first ripe fruit, as commonly listed by seed suppliers; actual timing depends on climate, weather and care.
Choosing varieties for your garden
- Short summers: early varieties such as Early Girl or cherry types.
- Containers and balconies: determinate or dwarf varieties, or a single cherry tomato in a large pot.
- Sauce and canning: paste types like Roma or San Marzano.
- Flavour: heirlooms such as Brandywine or Cherokee Purple.
- Disease problems: hybrids with resistance codes (for example V, F, N) on the seed packet.
- Children’s gardens: sweet cherry tomatoes like Sungold.
A simple growing timeline
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks before last frost | Sow seeds indoors in warmth |
| 2–3 weeks before planting out | Harden off seedlings outdoors in the day |
| After last frost, soil above ~15 °C | Plant out deeply, stake or cage |
| Weekly | Water deeply, tie in, remove side shoots on indeterminates |
| When flowers set | Feed with a tomato (high-potash) fertiliser |
| Summer to autumn | Harvest when fully coloured and slightly soft |
What’s in the pack
- Tomato types chart and variety comparison (PDF).
- Seed planning worksheet: choose varieties and quantities.
- Planting calendar you fill in with your last frost date.
- Garden layout grid for beds and containers.
- Harvest and tasting log (PDF and Excel) to record yields and favourites.
Formats and printing
Charts print on US Letter or A4. The harvest log comes as an Excel workbook that totals yield by variety.
AI-assisted content
Charts were compiled with AI assistance and reviewed before publishing against typical seed catalogue descriptions. Days to maturity are typical ranges; check your seed packet.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main types of tomatoes?
Cherry, grape, slicer (globe), beefsteak, paste (plum) and heirloom.
What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes?
Determinate plants stop at a set size and ripen together; indeterminate keep growing and fruiting until frost.
Which tomato is best for sauce?
Paste types like Roma and San Marzano.
Which tomatoes grow fastest?
Cherry and early varieties, often 50–65 days from transplant.
What is an heirloom tomato?
An open-pollinated variety grown and saved for generations.
Is this a subscription?
No, it is a one-time download.