Determinate tomatoes typically produce their fruit all at once, and usually have a compact growing habit. So basically, there's no need for tomato cages or large contraptions to keep the determinate varieties from falling over. You may need a bamboo pole or something smaller for minimal support, but it shouldn't be much to keep them from falling over. Determinate tomato varieties include: Celebrity, Better Bush, Patio, Rutgers, Roma and Marglobe.
Indeterminate tomatoes produce their fruit over the entire growing season (once matured) up until the first frost, and need cages or fencing or something similar to keep them upright. These are not ideal to grow in containers to set on your deck or patio, they need some room to grow! Indeterminate tomato varieties include: Heirlooms, Early Girl, Big Boy, Yellow Pear and Beef Master.
I'll be covering tomato tips for the next couple of weeks (since the growing season is getting off to a slow start). Hope you check the blog for more updates!
Sara Laning
Mickman Brothers Marketing
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