For garden-lovers living in an apartment, it can be difficult to satisfy the desire for flowerbeds and home-grown veggies. However, growing tomato plants in planters on your porch or patio is not only possible, but very beneficial. Plants growing on a porch are more shielded from harsh weather like gusting wind or scorching midday heat. Their fruit is less susceptible to being eaten by birds and bugs. This article will discuss tomatoes and their health benefits, the differences between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes, and most importantly how to grow any type of tomato plant on your own back porch.