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title: "12 Fascinating Tomato Varieties That Grow In Pots"
description: "Tomato plants are one of the most popular plants. Here are 12 common varieties of tomato plants that can grow in pots."
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# 12 Fascinating Tomato Varieties That Grow In Pots

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Growing tomatoes can be a challenge when you don’t have a garden.

However, some varieties are well-suited for container gardening.

You can conveniently grow them in pots, grow bags, or containers on your porch or terrace.

Let’s look at which varieties are suitable for this need.

## 12 Tomatoes That Can Grow In Pots

When growing tomatoes in pots, you should provide the plants with enough nutrients, water, and sunlight to ensure a good harvest.

Compact and dwarf plants are often easier to manage in containers. Fruit size alone does not determine plant size or water needs. [Iowa State Extension recommends containers with drainage and enough root volume](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-tomatoes-containers); larger plants need larger pots, support and frequent watering.

Here’s a list of such tomatoes that do well in pots.

### 1\. Tiny Tim

Tiny Tim tomatoes are dwarf tomatoes that thrive in garden pots.

These plants produce green grape-sized tomatoes that turn red when fully ripe.

Tiny Tim is a dwarf plant, but still needs adequate root space, drainage and water; a small pot is not a harmless way to control its size.

These tomatoes have bushy leaves.

They have a beautiful mix of sweet and tart flavors. The fruits are deliciously juicy, with a nice crunch.

The main benefit of growing these tomatoes is that they produce an ample harvest when provided with nutrient-rich soil and plenty of sunlight.

### 2\. Tumbler

Tumbler gets its name from the way the tomatoes cascade and tumble all over the pot or container in which they grow.

This variety is an F1 hybrid that produces large clusters of cherry tomatoes.

Tumbler has a trailing habit suited to hanging baskets. Position and support the container securely and leave room for the stems.

The plants are compact and suitable for hanging baskets and pots.

Tumbler produces bite-sized flavorful cherry tomatoes.

They’re sweet and perfect for raw eating. You can also use them in vegetable platters and garden salads.

### 3\. Sungold

If you don’t have a garden but have enough space for a large container, Sungold tomatoes are one of the best tomatoes to grow.

This plant was developed by a Japanese company called the Tokita Seed and is a hybrid. 

The main advantage of this variety is that it produces abundant fruit.

They grow to 7 feet and need a cage or trellis for support. 

Sungold tomatoes are wonderfully sweet orange tomatoes.

They thrive when you supply essential nutrients like potash.

Days-to-maturity figures for transplanted tomatoes usually count from transplanting, not sowing. Follow the supplier’s timing and allow additional time to raise seedlings.

### 4\. Glacier

[Washington State University’s variety list describes Glacier as determinate](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/wp-extension/uploads/sites/2093/2020/04/MG-Tomato-Sales-2020-descriptions.pdf), with relatively compact plants and early fruit. Its harvest takes place during a suitable growing season, not automatically throughout the year.

Use a suitably sized container and support as needed. Harvest timing depends on the season and growing conditions.

### 5\. Plum Regal

Plum Regal is a bush tomato variety. It doesn’t grow beyond four feet. It’s a paste tomato and looks like a plum.

Check Plum Regal’s named disease-resistance ratings and suitability for your region; resistance does not cover every disease.

The fruits have a deep red color.

Plum Regal tomatoes are the ideal choice for canning and making sauces.

The inside of the tomato is juicy and deep red. The tomatoes also have thick skin that is resistant to cracking.

### 6\. Black Krim

[![Black Krim tomatoes](https://kitchencuddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/black-krim-tomatoes-1024x576.jpeg)](https://kitchencuddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/black-krim-tomatoes.jpeg)

Black Krim is a juicy heirloom tomato from Russia. It’s a type of beefsteak tomato.

The plant grows to medium size and bears large fruit.

Black Krim is a vigorous, large-fruited plant. Choose a large container with sturdy support rather than relying on a 12-inch pot measurement alone.

Its vigorous growth needs enough root space, light and support.

Black Krim can grow in a container when you can provide that space and support.

Black Krim tomato plants produce fruits with a deep purple-black color. They have a unique flavor.

The fruits are sweet and salty, with a hint of smokiness.

### 7\. Sunrise Sauce

Sunrise Sauce is the perfect patio tomato because of its compact size, which makes it great for pots.

The plant is a determinate variety. It produces short vines that need support to grow well.

Hence, it’s best to confine it to a cage.

Once the plant starts bearing fruits, the tomatoes appear in quick succession, and they ripen quickly.

The continuous harvest makes it a good choice for pickling and preservation.

Sunrise Sauce tomatoes are sweet and flavorful.

They’re easy to peel and have thick and delicious flesh. The fruits are bright orange.

### 8\. San Marzano

San Marzano types can grow in large containers, provided they have adequate root space, drainage, watering and support.

Traditional San Marzano types produce elongated paste tomatoes, not cherry tomatoes.

The vines keep growing and need support in the form of a cage or trellis.

Plant height varies with the selection and growing conditions, so allow room for a vigorous vine.

The main benefit of growing San Marzano tomatoes is that they produce a lot of fruits.

Yield depends on cultivar, plant health and growing conditions; a fixed fruit count is not guaranteed.

The fruits have a fleshy texture and are bright red.

### 9\. Jet Star

[Harris Seeds describes Jet Star as a vigorous indeterminate tomato with large, globe-shaped fruit](https://www.harrisseeds.com/products/tomato-jet-star-f1-seed?variant=39983703359560). It is not a compact small-fruited cultivar.

It can be grown in a sufficiently large container, but needs substantial support and regular watering. For a restricted patio, a dwarf cultivar may be easier to manage.

Its mild flavor does not establish that it is safe to can without added acid. Follow a tested tomato-canning recipe, including the [required acidification](https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/tomato-acidification-directions/).

### 10\. Clear Pink Early

As the name suggests, Clear Pink Early produces pretty pink fruits that ripen quickly.

Use the supplier’s days-to-maturity estimate from transplanting and allow extra time for seed starting.

This tomato is an heirloom variety that exhibits determinate growth.

It’s compact and suitable for container gardening.

The plant produces trusses laden with clusters of fruits.

The fruits have an attractive color and look beautiful with blemish-free skin.

The tomatoes are globe-shaped. They have an excellent sweet and tangy flavor.

You can eat it raw as well as use it for cooking.

### 11\. Better Bush

Better Bush tomatoes are determinate tomatoes that grow well in containers.

However, you must use deep and large pots to allow the roots enough space to spread.

These tomatoes have stocky stems that hold up well.

Nonetheless, they will do better if you grow them in a small cage that supports the vines.

Better Bush tomatoes bear tasty medium-size fruits that are good for salads and sandwiches.

The fruits are red, meaty, and sweet.

### 12\. Celebrity

Celebrity is an award-winning cultivar with resistance to specific diseases. Check the supplier’s resistance codes and local growing advice.

They’re easy to grow and do well in pots when they receive enough water, sunlight, and nutrients.

The bushes grow to three or four feet in height.

The plant will grow taller if there is enough space and the environmental factors are favorable for its growth.

Celebrity tomatoes produce plenty of fruits.

Depending on the quality of the soil, the tomatoes may be medium or large.

They’re full of flavor and the perfect choice for sauces and pastes.

You can also use them in sandwiches and pesto.