Tomato nomenclature can be confusing at times. In addition to heirloom vs. hybrid and determinate vs. indeterminate, tomatoes are also classified by type. Plum tomato varieties are one of the five types, with the other classifications being cherry, globe, beefsteak and oxheart. But exactly what is a plum tomato and how does it differ from these other types? What is a Plum Tomato The five tomato types are based primarily upon the size and shape of the tomato, as well as its culinary uses. Plum tomatoes tend to be oval in shape and are longer from stem to tip than they are wide. Some plum tomato varieties are more pear-shaped while others are cyclindrical. Plum tomatoes can also vary in size. Mini plum or grape tomato varieties average 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm.) long while the largest plum varieties mature at 5 inches (12.7 cm.) or more in length. But the […]
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