Top 10 Southeast Tomato Varieties

Growing Tomatoes in the South

Gardeners looking for tomatoes in the South need look no further. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best tomatoes for the South. When choosing a tomato variety, first decide whether you want midget, determinate, or indeterminate tomatoes. Midget, patio, or dwarf varieties, such as cherry tomatoes, are compact plants suitable for hanging baskets or containers. Determinate plants produce most of the fruit in one crop, then decline. They are great if you need a lot of tomatoes early or for canning. Indeterminate plants continue to grow all summer and produce fruit during several months. Then decide the purpose of the tomato – for fresh eating, for canning, or for snacking and salads. Large tomatoes are good for sandwich slices, and meaty, paste tomatoes are better for canning and sauces. Cherry or grape tomatoes work well in salads or for snacking.