Types of Cherry Tomatoes

Sungold

• Sungold cherry tomatoes are named for their orange-yellow color. A hybrid fruit, sungold cherry tomatoes are said to be among the most flavorful of the cherry tomato varieties.

Yellow and Red Pear

• Yellow Pear cherry tomato plants are named for the unique color and shape of the fruit they produce. These cherry tomatoes are yellow in color and, while similar in size to other varieties of cherry tomato, are pear-shaped. Yellow Pear cherry tomato plants bear large clusters of fruit. Red Pear cherry tomato plants are similar to Yellow Pears but are red in color and also less common.

Camp Joy

• Camp Joy cherry tomato plants are quite rare. These plants produce fruits that are similar to, but significantly smaller than, traditional heirloom tomatoes. Camp Joy cherry tomatoes offer a more authentic tomato flavor than many others.

Green Grape

• Green Grape cherry tomato plants yield fruits with skin that is green-yellow in color. These cherry tomatoes, in comparison to others, are quite spicy in flavor. Green Grape cherry tomatoes, even when fully ripe, have green flesh.

Chadwick's and Black Cherry

• Chadwick's Cherry tomato plants were originally developed by Alan Chadwick, a famous gardener. An Heirloom tomato plant that produces small fruits, Chadwick's Cherry tomatoes are known for their delicious flavor and high quality. Black Cherry tomatoes are purple in color, with a smoky flavor. The Veggie Gardening Tips website recommends pairing Black Cherry tomatoes with Sungold cherry tomatoes.

Blondkopfchen

• Blondkopfchen cherry tomato plants are German heirlooms. These plants produce large amounts of sweet, golden-colored cherry tomatoes.