Growing tomatoes in pots is easy, even on small balconies. They are more sheltered from the wind and benefit from a warmer environment. Because of the space, bushy and compact varieties are preferable. Determinate varieties are the best as they can be grown in a 60-litre container.
To learn more about container gardens, read our article: The Best Vegetables to Grow in Containers
Celebrity
Versatile, disease-resistant and tasty, this ever-popular variety is a sure bet for a long-term harvest. Its determinate plant allows you to grow beautiful large tomatoes in containers on a balcony.
Manitoba
Another success from Morden that comes from Manitoba. This is a beautiful crimson red tomato measuring 3 to 4 inches that stands out for its early production (60 days) and excellent yield. Its bushy and determinate plant can be grown in a container on a balcony or directly in the ground in a vegetable garden. This great favourite of North Americans has even managed to conquer the Canadian Far North because of its tolerance to the cold.
Miel du Mexique
A variety of cherry tomatoes that can be grown on a balcony or on a windowsill.
Tiny Tim cocktail tomato
An organic heirloom tomato ideal for container growing with a compact and bushy plant 20 to 40 cm high.
Black Cherry
Try this tasty variety to add colour to your decor and your plate!
Sweet ‘N’ Neat
This cultivar that produces small sweet red fruit is compact enough to be grown in a pot on the patio table. Also perfect for growing vertically, it adds colour to any green wall.
Rambling Red Stripe
Perfect for hanging baskets, this variety produces an abundance of red fruit striped with green.
Sweet Valentine
Always appreciated in salads, the heart-shaped red fruit of the Sweet Valentine cultivar is perfect for decorating any dish. Its plant does not exceed 40 cm in height or width, which makes it a variety of choice for the balcony and small spaces.
Tumbling Tom Yellow
This tomato plant with a drooping habit can produce 250 sweet yellow fruits in a few weeks. As pretty as it is delicious, it is grown in a pot or in a hanging basket.
Orange Hat
At 25 cm in height, Orange Hat is one of the smallest tomato cultivars available. Native to Russia, its production is surprisingly abundant for a plant that is happy with a 20-cm pot!
