Indeterminate

Tomatoes are categorized into three main groups: determinate, indeterminate, or semi-determinate. This classification helps gardeners know how the plant will grow, how to trellis or stake the plant, and what kind of production of tomatoes there will be. Indeterminate tomatoes are long, viny plants that produce fruit over an "indeterminate" amount of time. These tomatoes require a copious amount of trellising, pruning, and/or staking to keep the plant growing up and off the ground and encourage more tomato production versus more foliar growth. Although indeterminate tomatoes can be a bit more work, they are prized for their amazing flavors, colors, and textures. Many of the most popular heirloom varieties of tomatoes are indeterminate tomatoes that will require something much more rigid than a tomato cage. These tomatoes are a great choice for the tomahook system. They benefit from the structure and pruning that a tomahook system requires. Suppose you are a new gardener or growing in pots. Indeterminate tomatoes may not be your best choice as they require more pruning and growing space than their determinate counterparts. Semi-determinate tomato varieties display a combination of determinate fruit sets with longer, vine-like growth patterns. They should be grown and treated the same as indeterminate varieties.