Tomato is one of the most popular and consumed fruits in the world and, in fact, it is used in a large number of dishes of all kinds of cuisines. Its consumption is so widespread that today there are a large number of varieties of this fruit.
Whether you are interested in which varieties to buy or the types of tomatoes to plant that exist, join us in this article in which we are going to talk about +30 types of tomatoes .
Kumato tomatoes
Also called black tomato , since both outside and inside it is much darker than that of a typical tomato , the kumato has a very tasty and valued pulp. This is one of the types of tomatoes most valued culinary, both for its taste and its appearance to make original dishes, and is grown in some countries in Europe, Turkey and Canada.
Pear tomatoes
It is also called a tear or Roman tomato . Its shape is similar to the pear, hence its name, and it has a sweet and smooth flavor. In addition, it has variants:
- Breton
- Canary
- Daniela
- Muchamiel
- Alboran
- Magda
- Dan-snoring
- From Montserrat
Raf tomato
This variety was created by crossing other existing varieties to develop a type that would be resistant to the Fusarium fungus . This variety known as Raf tomato is green and orange or red, with dark green stripes on the upper part.
Hanging tomato
It is also called tomato de penjar, corsage or Mallorcan . They are small in size, with a large amount of juice and a very fleshy pulp. Due to these characteristics, it is one of the types of tomatoes that are used, basically, to spread bread.
Types of large tomatoes: the beef heart tomato
It is one of the large tomato varieties . It is not uncommon to find specimens weighing more than half a kilo and have a fine skin and a very bright color. The beef heart tomato is widely used to be stuffed or to make fillings for different types of dishes and to eat in salad.
Types of large tomatoes: the pink Barbastro tomato
This is another of the large tomatoes , or rather considered giants, for reaching weights of half a kilo or even more. It is also known by the name of maiden skin tomato and it has a very striking flavor and texture, since it practically melts in the mouth. However, it is less popular for its appearance, which is not very aesthetic.
Types of small tomatoes: cherry tomatoes
It is one of the hybrid tomato varieties . It has its origin in the Aztec people and they are small, the size of a cherry (hence their name), and very aromatic. They have a large number of varieties and these are some of the types of cherry tomatoes :
- Cherry pear
- Zebra cherry
- Round cherry
- Cherry pear branch
- Black cherry
- Yellow cherry
- Cherry mini
Smooth round tomato
This variety has a fairly tough skin, but they are fleshy with few seeds. The taste of round tomatoes is more acidic than the other types and are slightly larger size. It is very common to use it for salads and as a side or garnish in a variety of first and second courses.
Vine tomato
Branch tomatoes are called those that are presented in a bouquet , to which these fruits are attached to form a chain. They are medium in size, about 40 or 50 grams per piece. These are some of the varieties that can be found like this:
- Pear branch
- Hanging
- Cherry pear
- Divine branch
- Orange branch
- Yellow branch
- Yellow cherry branch
- Cherry branch
Types of tomatoes with few seeds: the Moorish tomato
This is grown in many parts of Spain, although those of Aranjuez and Las Pedroñeras are especially recognized, in addition to the limestone Moorish tomato, easy to find in Huete. The Moorish tomato has a very tight acidity and a sweet taste, very meaty and with a lot of juice. Its skin is fine and firm, and it is a variety with very few seeds .
Types of tomatoes with few seeds: the marglobe tomato
The marglobe tomato is especially used in the preparation of gazpacho, a traditional Andalusian dish. It is medium in size, around 150 grams, rounded and of a very bright red color. It is a type of tomato with few seeds , juicy pulp and high yield and productivity.
Hybrid tomatoes: the Comanche tomato
This variety stands out because its tomatoes are consumed when their skin is green . It is one of the types of hybrid tomatoes that is usually eaten without skin and is very easy to grow outdoors due to its great resistance.
Andine Cornue
This variety is known for its pepper shape . These are not very large tomatoes, weighing about 100 grams, and have a striking red color. The tomatoes Andine Cornue are tasty, easily digestible and even aromatic.
Green esquena tomato
It is another of the most used types to be stuffed in kitchen dishes and it is also used fresh in a wide variety of salads. The green esquena tomato gets its name from the fact that the neck of the fruit remains green even when it has reached maturity.
If you have liked these types of tomatoes and you want to try their cultivation at home to enjoy them organic and fresh.
