Types of tomato

16th March, 2023

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world (although they are really a fruit!). There are many unusual varieties that you may not be familiar with. That's the great thing about growing your own tomatoes, in your garden, or at an allotment, you can produce a much wider variety, compared to buying from supermarkets, where usually there is only standard red tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes to choose from. Here are some of the most unusual types of tomato, followed by ten specific varieties to try growing:

Yellow Tomatoes: These tomatoes are yellow in colour and have a sweet, tangy flavour. They are often used in salads or as a garnish.

Green Tomatoes: Green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes that have a tart, acidic flavour. They are often used in cooked dishes or pickled.

Purple Tomatoes: Purple tomatoes are a variety of heirloom tomatoes that have a deep, rich flavour. They are often used in sauces or as a garnish.

Black Tomatoes: Black tomatoes are a variety of heirloom tomatoes that have a smoky, earthy flavour. They are often used in cooked dishes or as a garnish.

White Tomatoes: White tomatoes are a variety of heirloom tomatoes that have a mild, sweet flavour. They are often used in salads or as a garnish.

Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are small, round tomatoes that have a sweet flavour. They are often used in salads or as a garnish.

Grape Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes are small, oval-shaped tomatoes that have a sweet flavour. They are often used in salads or as a garnish.

Roma Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are medium-sized, oblong tomatoes that have a meaty texture. They are often used in sauces or as a garnish.

Beefsteak Tomatoes: Beefsteak tomatoes are large, round tomatoes that have a juicy, fleshy texture. They are often used in sandwiches or as a garnish.

Heirloom Tomatoes: Heirloom tomatoes are a variety of tomatoes that come in many different colours, shapes, and sizes. They have a wide range of flavors, from sweet to tangy to earthy.

Here are 10 unusual tomato varieties that you may not have seen before.

Sungold: A small, golden-yellow tomato that is incredibly sweet.

Black Cherry: A small, black tomato that is sweet and juicy.

Chocolate Cherry: A dark brown, almost black tomato with a sweet chocolate flavour.

Yellow Pear: A small, yellow tomato that is shaped like a pear.

Green Zebra: A green tomato with yellow stripes.

Indigo Rose: A deep blue tomato with a sweet flavour.

Leopard: A small, orange tomato with green spots.

White Wonder: A large, white tomato with a mild flavour.

Purple Bicolour: A purple and green tomato that is sweet and juicy.

Brownberry: A small, brown tomato with a delicious flavour.