Determinate vs Indeterminate vs Semi-Determinate What is the difference betweendeterminate and indeterminate? An indeterminate plant has a growing point that keeps getting longer. Flower clusters and side branches form along that stem. We call it a vine because it just keeps getting taller. The side...
The indeterminate plant in the second photo is much more spindly and you can see it has quite a way to go. As the plants continue to grow, the bushiness of the determinate will continue to develop, as will the more leggy look of the indeterminate type. Container Gardening for Tomato Plant...