30 Most Popular Tomato Varieties for Growing Indoors

Hey there, fellow indoor garden enthusiasts! Are you dreaming of juicy, homegrown tomatoes that don’t require a backyard? You’re in luck because we’re diving deep into the world of tomato varieties perfect for growing indoors. Whether you’re living in a cozy apartment or just want to flex your green thumb indoors, we’ve got you covered. From the tiny but mighty ‘Tiny Tim’ to the eye-catching ‘Indigo Rose’, we’ll explore a smorgasbord of tomatoes that thrive inside. So grab a cup of coffee, and let’s turn your living room into a miniature tomato paradise, no garden gloves required!

Here is a list of most popular tomato varieties that are well-suited for indoor. These varieties are chosen for their adaptability to indoor conditions, size, flavor, and overall productivity:

1. Tiny Tim

A dwarf variety, perfect for small spaces. So small, it could hide behind a golf ball!

Type/Variety: Heirloom (Cherry Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: No staking or caging needed.
Growing Season: About 45-60 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 0.5-1 oz.
Plant’s Height: 12-18 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Snacking, salads, container gardening.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

2. Sweet Million

Known for its sweet flavor and high yield. If you want more tomatoes than you can count, here you go.

Type/Variety: Hybrid (Cherry Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 65-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 0.5 oz.
Plant’s Height: Can reach over 60 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for snacking, salads, and fresh eating.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Tomato Mosaic Virus.

3. Gold Nugget

Produces yellow, sweet cherry tomatoes. The gold rush is back, baby, in tomato form!

Variety: Heirloom (Cherry Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: No staking or caging necessary.
Growing Season: About 60 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 0.5-1 oz.
Plant’s Height: 18-24 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet and juicy.
Color and Texture: Golden yellow, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for snacking, salads, and adding color to dishes.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically known for any disease resistance codes.

4. Red Grape

Small, sweet, and great for snacking. No vineyard needed.

Variety: Hybrid (Grape Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 0.5 oz.
Plant’s Height: Can reach over 60 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Oval (grape-shaped).
Flavor: Sweet, rich.
Color and Texture: Bright red, firm texture.
Usages: Perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishing.
Disease Resistance: Commonly resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilts.

5. Juliet

As romantic as its namesake, but tastier. Resistant to cracking and disease, with a rich flavor.

Variety: Hybrid (Grape Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 60-70 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 1-2 oz.
Plant’s Height: Can reach about 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small to medium.
Shape: Oval (grape-like).
Flavor: Sweet and slightly tangy.
Color and Texture: Deep red, smooth and firm.
Usages: Versatile, great for salads, snacking, and cooking.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to cracking and common tomato diseases like late blight.

6. Brandywine

Large, with a distinctive, rich taste. A tomato so big, it could have its own zip code.

Variety: Heirloom.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 80-100 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 12-24 oz (quite large).
Plant’s Height: Can reach 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Large.
Shape: Globe to slightly flattened.
Flavor: Rich, full, and slightly acidic.
Color and Texture: Pink to red, with a smooth and meaty texture.
Usages: Ideal for slicing, salads, and sandwiches.
Disease Resistance: Not known for specific disease resistance; more susceptible to common tomato diseases.

7. Green Zebra

Striking green stripes and tangy flavor. Like stripes without the safari.

Variety: Heirloom.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 75-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 3-4 oz.
Plant’s Height: 48-60 inches.
Fruit Size: Small to medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Tangy and slightly sweet.
Color and Texture: Green with darker green stripes, smooth texture.
Usages: Salads, garnishes, and fresh eating.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

8. Big Beef

Large fruits and disease-resistant. More beefy than a bodybuilder.

Variety: Hybrid (Beefsteak Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 10-12 oz.
Plant’s Height: 48-60 inches.
Fruit Size: Large.
Shape: Globe.
Flavor: Full, beefy, and sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth, and firm.
Usages: Ideal for slicing, salads, and sandwiches.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium Wilt (V), Fusarium Wilt (F), and Tomato Mosaic Virus (Tm).

9. Mortgage Lifter

Known for its large size and great taste. So lucrative, it could pay off your house (not really, but one can dream).

Variety: Heirloom (Beefsteak Tomatoes).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 85-95 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 16-24 oz (very large).
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Large.
Shape: Globe to slightly oblate.
Flavor: Rich, sweet, and meaty.
Color and Texture: Pinkish-red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for slicing, sandwiches, and canning.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance; moderate resistance to some common tomato diseases.

10. San Marzano

Highly prized for sauces and canning. The Godfather of sauce tomatoes.

Variety: Heirloom (Roma Plum).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 80-90 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 4-6 oz.
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium.
Shape: Oval (elongated plum shape).
Flavor: Rich, sweet, less acidic.
Color and Texture: Bright red, firm, and smooth.
Usages: Ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium wilts.

11. Roma VF

A classic choice for paste and sauces. The classic “I-can-do-anything” tomato.

Variety: Hybrid (Roma Plum).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Not typically needed, but can benefit from minimal staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 75-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 2-3 oz.
Plant’s Height: 24-36 inches.
Fruit Size: Small to medium.
Shape: Oval (plum-shaped).
Flavor: Mild, less acidic.
Color and Texture: Red, smooth, and firm.
Usages: Ideal for paste, sauces, and canning.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium (V) and Fusarium (F) wilts.

12. Bush Early Girl

Compact and early producing. She gets up earlier than you do.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Minimal support needed; may benefit from light staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 50-60 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 4-6 oz.
Plant’s Height: 18-24 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Rich and full-flavored.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Good for fresh eating, salads, and cooking.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to common tomato diseases.

13. Patio Princess

Small and perfect for container growing. For when your patio needs royalty.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Minimal support needed; suitable for container gardening.
Growing Season: About 65-70 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 1-2 oz.
Plant’s Height: 16-24 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet and rich.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for container gardening, salads, and snacking.
Disease Resistance: General resistance to common tomato diseases.

14. Sweet 100

Produces hundreds of small, sweet tomatoes. 100 reasons to smile.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 65-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (very small).
Plant’s Height: Can reach over 72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Very sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for snacking, salads, and garnishing.
Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common tomato diseases.

15. Sungold

Known for its exceptional sweetness and golden color. Sweeter than your grandma’s compliments.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 55-65 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (small).
Plant’s Height: Can reach 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Exceptionally sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright golden-orange, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for snacking, salads, and garnishes.
Disease Resistance: Good general disease resistance.

16. Celebrity

Versatile, with excellent disease resistance. More popular than most B-list celebrities.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Staking or caging is recommended.
Growing Season: About 70-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 7-8 oz.
Plant’s Height: 36-48 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium to large.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Well-balanced, classic tomato flavor.
Color and Texture: Bright red, firm texture.
Usages: Versatile – good for slicing, salads, cooking.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium Wilt (V), Fusarium Wilt (F), and Nematodes (N).

17. Better Boy

Large fruits and robust flavor. Because who needs a “Good Boy” when you can have a “Better Boy”?

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 8-16 oz.
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Large.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Rich and full-flavored.
Color and Texture: Deep red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for slicing, salads, and cooking.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium Wilt (V) and Fusarium Wilt (F).

18. Balcony

Ideal for very small spaces or balconies. Because who said balconies are just for chairs?

Variety: Hybrid (Compact Varieties).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Not typically needed, but small stakes can be used.
Growing Season: About 60-70 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 1-2 oz.
Plant’s Height: 12-18 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet and tangy.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for container gardening, balconies, snacking, and salads.
Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common tomato diseases.

19. Window Box Roma

Great for window boxes and small pots. For when your windowsill needs a friend.

Variety: Hybrid (Compact Varieties).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Not necessary, ideal for window boxes.
Growing Season: About 70-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 1-2 oz.
Plant’s Height: 12-18 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Oval (plum-shaped).
Flavor: Rich and tangy.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth, and firm.
Usages: Perfect for container gardening, sauces, and pastes.
Disease Resistance: Good resistance to common tomato diseases.

20. Black Cherry

Rich, dark-colored cherry tomatoes. Dark and mysterious, like a good noir film.

Variety: Heirloom (Colorful Varieties).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 65-75 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Approximately 1 oz.
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet and rich, with a complex taste.
Color and Texture: Deep purplish-black, smooth.
Usages: Excellent for salads, snacking, and garnishing.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

21. Yellow Pear

Small, pear-shaped, and yellow, with a mild taste. As cute as a button and twice as tasty.

Variety: Heirloom (Colorful Varieties).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (small).
Plant’s Height: 48-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Pear-shaped.
Flavor: Mild, sweet, and slightly tangy.
Color and Texture: Bright yellow, smooth.
Usages: Great for salads, snacking, and decorative purposes.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

22. Early Girl

Known for its early harvest. Beating everyone else to the punch.

Variety: Hybrid (Early Producing Varieties).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 50-60 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 4-6 oz.
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Balanced, slightly tangy.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating.
Disease Resistance: Resistant to Verticillium Wilt (V) and Fusarium Wilt (F).

23. Glacier

Produces fruit early in the season, even in cooler climates. Thrives in cool climates, like your in-laws’ house.

Variety: Heirloom (Early Producing Varieties).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Minimal staking or caging may be beneficial.
Growing Season: About 55-65 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 2-3 oz.
Plant’s Height: 24-30 inches.
Fruit Size: Small to medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet and tangy.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Great for fresh eating, salads, and canning.
Disease Resistance: Generally resilient, but not coded for specific disease resistance.

24. Tumbling Tom

Excellent for hanging baskets. So eager, it spills right over the pot.

Variety: Hybrid (Container-Friendly Varieties).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: No staking or caging needed, ideal for hanging baskets.
Growing Season: About 60-70 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (small).
Plant’s Height: Trailing habit, up to 12-16 inches in length.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Sweet.
Color and Texture: Available in red and yellow varieties, smooth.
Usages: Perfect for container gardening, hanging baskets, snacking, and salads.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

25. Florida Petite

Ideal for small pots and indoor gardening. Small but mighty, like a chihuahua.

Variety: Hybrid (Container-Friendly Varieties).
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Not necessary, perfect for small pots and containers.
Growing Season: About 55-60 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (very small).
Plant’s Height: 6-12 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Mild and sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Excellent for container gardening, windowsills, small spaces, snacking, and salads.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

26. Green Grape

Small, green, and with a unique flavor. Grapes are jealous of these.

Variety: Heirloom (Unique Flavor Varieties).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: Less than 1 oz (small).
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Oval, grape-like.
Flavor: Sweet and tangy with a unique flavor.
Color and Texture: Green with a hint of yellow, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for salads, snacking, and garnishing.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

27. Black Krim

Dark, rich, and slightly salty. Tastes like a tomato that went to a fancy private school.

Variety: Heirloom (Unique Flavor Varieties).
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 70-90 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 8-12 oz.
Plant’s Height: 48-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium to large.
Shape: Round to slightly flattened.
Flavor: Rich, sweet with a smoky undertone.
Color and Texture: Dark reddish-purple to black, smooth.
Usages: Ideal for slicing, salads, and gourmet dishes.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

28. Legend

Blight-resistant and good for cooler climates. The Chuck Norris of tomatoes.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Minimal staking or caging may be beneficial.
Growing Season: About 60-70 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 4-5 oz.
Plant’s Height: 24-36 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Mild and sweet.
Color and Texture: Bright red, smooth.
Usages: Great for fresh eating, salads, and sandwiches.
Disease Resistance: Known for blight resistance.

29. Iron Lady

Highly resistant to blight and other diseases. Stronger than your morning coffee.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Determinate (bush).
Plant Support: Staking or caging is recommended.
Growing Season: About 75-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 4-6 oz.
Plant’s Height: 36-48 inches.
Fruit Size: Medium.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Balanced, classic tomato taste.
Color and Texture: Deep red, smooth.
Usages: Suitable for slicing, salads, cooking.
Disease Resistance: High resistance to early blight, late blight, and Septoria leaf spot.

30. Indigo Rose

Known for its antioxidant-rich, dark-colored fruits. Darker than your teenage goth phase.

Variety: Hybrid.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 75-80 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 1-2 oz.
Plant’s Height: 48-60 inches.
Fruit Size: Small.
Shape: Round.
Flavor: Tangy and sweet.
Color and Texture: Dark purple to black on the outside, red on the inside; smooth.
Usages: Ideal for salads, garnishes, and snacking.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

31. Striped German

Large, with a striking striped pattern. It’s not just a tomato, it’s a work of art.

Variety: Heirloom.
Growth Type: Indeterminate (vine).
Plant Support: Requires staking or caging.
Growing Season: About 75-85 days.
Average Fruit Weight: 12-24 oz (quite large).
Plant’s Height: 60-72 inches.
Fruit Size: Large.
Shape: Flattened globe.
Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and rich.
Color and Texture: Yellow with red stripes, smooth.
Usages: Excellent for slicing, salads, and gourmet dishes.
Disease Resistance: Not specifically coded for disease resistance.

Conclusion

Each of these varieties offers unique characteristics, making them suitable for various indoor growing conditions. When growing tomatoes indoors, it’s important to consider factors like lighting, pot size, watering, and fertilization to ensure healthy plants and a bountiful harvest.