20 Types of Cherry Tomatoes That Deserve a Spot in Your Garden
Theres something about cherry tomatoes that just feels like summer.
You dont even need a full veggie garden to grow themtheyll happily thrive in pots, raised beds, or just tucked into a sunny spot on the deck.
And once they get going? Boom. Youll be handing them out to the neighbors like candy.
Heres a bunch of cherry tomato varieties Ive grown (and loved), plus a few that are still on my must-try list.
1. Sweet 100
These are the poster child of cherry tomatoes. Long clusters, sweet bite, and a plant thatll outgrow its cage in two weeks flat. Its a staple for a reason.
2. Sun Gold
If I could only grow one, itd be this one. The flavor is tangy-sweet, the color is a vibrant orange, and theyre usually the first ones to ripen.
3. Black Cherry
A moody queen. Deep purplish-brown skin, rich flavor, and a smoky sweetness. Grows like a beast and looks stunning in a mixed tomato bowl.
4. Chocolate Cherry
Dont let the name fool youthese arent sugary, but theyve got a lovely, earthy depth. Theyre sweet, sure, but with a warm, mellow flavor.
5. Yellow Pear
Technically cherry-shaped? Maybe not. But most seed suppliers still label it under cherry. Light flavor, cheerful color, and tons of fruit. Great for pickling or pasta.
6. Green Grape
Tiny, lime-green orbs with a zippy, citrus flavor. They stay green when ripe, so theyre perfect for confusing your friends at salad time.
7. Pink Bumblebee
This ones all about the visuals. Pink base with yellow striping and a complex, fruity flavor. Firm texture makes it a good one for lunchboxes.
8. Blue Berries
Little dark-skinned tomatoes that look like blueberries (ish). High in antioxidants, slightly tart when underripe, sweeter when fully red below the skin.
9. Rosella
Soft pink-magenta skin with a sweet, juicy center. A Sun Gold type, but with a berry-flavored twist. Not super common, but worth hunting down.
10. Isis Candy
Striped with golden-yellow and red skin, and often a starburst pattern inside. These are juicy, sugary, and a favorite for garden tours.
11. Indigo Cherry Drops
Smaller than Indigo Rose and sweeter. The top of the fruit has that signature dark purple-black blush, and the bottom ripens to a rich red.
12. Sweet Aperitif
True to the nameridiculously sweet. Small fruit, intense flavor, and grows like its trying to win a contest. If you love Sun Gold, youll love this one.
13. Mirabelle Blanche
A pale lemon-yellow cherry with translucent skin and a light, floral sweetness. Delicate, elegant, and a bit different from the crowd.
14. Pink Cherry Honey
Smaller than Pink Bumblebee but just as charming. Bright pink skin, super smooth flavor, and doesnt crack easily. A good one for humid climates.
15. Camp Joy
One of the best red cherry heirlooms out there. Its full-flavored, productive, and dependable. If you want a no-fuss, always-reliable red cherrythis is it.
16. Barrys Crazy Cherry
It really does live up to the name. Pale yellow cherries grow in huge clusterssometimes over 100 per truss. Mild flavor, but crazy yields.
17. Tiny Tim
A true dwarf cherry tomato that only grows about 1218 inches tall. Perfect for containers or small balconies. Cute as heck, with decent flavor too.
18. Cherry Falls
A trailing cherry thats perfect for hanging baskets. Red fruits cascade over the sides and keep producing. Super fun and surprisingly sweet.
19. Ida Gold
Bright golden-orange fruit on a compact plant. Its juicy, lower acid, and great for mixing with reds in fresh salads. Not widely known, but worth growing.
20. Spoon Tomatoes
Ridiculously tinysmaller than a marble. More novelty than practicality, but fun to grow and surprisingly tasty. Kids absolutely love them.
What Makes a Good Cherry Tomato?
Honestly? It depends what youre after. Want maximum sweetness? Go for Sun Gold, Sweet Aperitif, or Pink Bumblebee.
Prefer something moody and complex? Black Cherry or Chocolate Cherry are your vibe. Looking to fill the salad bowl with color?
Mix Green Grape, Rosella, and Yellow Pear.
Theyre all easy to grow, high-yielding, and absolutely unbeatable when picked fresh.