Determinate tomatoes grow to a predetermined size, usually compact and bushy, reaching a certain height (typically about 3 to 4 feet) before stopping their upward growth. They produce flowers and set fruit over a relatively short period. Once the terminal bud sets fruit, no further flowers are produced, leading to a more concentrated harvest. The entire fruit set ripens around the same time, which is particularly useful for canning, sauce making, or if you need a large quantity of tomatoes at one time for processing.
While the plants still benefit from some support, determinate varieties generally require less extensive staking or caging than their indeterminate counterparts due to their smaller size. Less pruning is also necessary since their growth is more controlled; however, removing some leaves for better air circulation and sunlight exposure can still be beneficial.
Some varieties of Determinate varieties can be seen below.