9 Types of Tomatoes And What Makes Them Different 

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1. Early Tomatoes With less flavour than other kinds of tomatoes, early tomatoes are known to ripen much earlier than other varieties.

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2. Current Tomatoes The smallest type of tomato, these tomatoes come in a variety of colours, like red and yellow.

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3. Globe Tomatoes These juicy tomatoes, named after their shape, are popular for their meaty texture and delicious flavour.

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4. Heirloom Tomatoes Available in a variety of colours, heirloom tomatoes have an intense flavour that can be used in a lot of recipes.

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5. Grape Tomatoes Rightly named, grape tomatoes are known to be more meaty in texture than cherry tomatoes.

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6. Green Tomatoes Harvested before they fully ripen, green tomatoes are much less juicier and acidic in flavour.

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7. Plum Tomatoes Also called Italian-style tomatoes, they are widely used for making sauces.

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8. Cherry Tomatoes Named after their resemblance to cherries, these tomatoes are really juicy and sweet.

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9. Beefsteak Tomatoes These tomatoes are exceptionally popular for their massive size as well as their really meaty texture.

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