(adj.) A type of inflorescence. where the outer or lower flowers bloom first. The flowering stem can thus continue to grow and flower indefinitely. Compare determinate.

These terms refer to growth habit and are generally seen in seed catalog descriptions of tomatoes and squashes. Determinate vines grow to a certain length and stop. Indeterminate vines continue to grow in length through the season, so require more space.

of an inflorescence, when the floral axis is not terminated by a flower, ie a racemose inflorescence. cf. monopodial.

having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex; "an indeterminate stem"

not capable of being determined; "the indeterminate number of plant species in the jungle"

Plants having a viney growth habit and which continue producing floral buds after flowering initiation.

A plant that continues to produce flowers or fruit throughout the duration of the growing season.

A COSEWIC designation for species that have been evaluated, but not enough information is available to determine their status.

Determinates flower once or twice a growing period, usually early in the season, and yield mature harvests all at one time. Indeterminate plants flower and fruit continuously throughout the growing season.

Plant habit characterized by growth in which the main stem continues to elongate indefinitely without being limited by a terminal inflorescence (flower stalk). Vines have indeterminate growth (melons, greenhouse tomatoes). Compare with determinate

growth pattern in which stem continues growth indefinitely

Pertains to the growth habit of plants, tomatoes in particular. Indeterminate indicates that the plant matures as a wandering, vining plant. Determinate suggests a more compact, bush shape.

having the edge not well defined, especially of fruit-bodies and leaf-spots; continuing growth indefinitely.

Without definite margin or edge; terminal growth (of hyphae or conidiophores) unrestricted. ( 17)

adj, n Of tomatoes, plants with a vinish growth habit; they produce continuously until frost. The daily output is lower than that of determinates, but over the summer they come out ahead. An indeterminate growth habit is good for daily consumption, salad, sandwiches, etc. In my experience, garden center employees are unlikely to know the difference between determinates and indeterminates. If you buy a transplant, note the cultivar and then check the seed rack or a seed catalog for information about that cultivar.

The plant continues growing until pinched or killed by frost (opposite of determinate). These plants usually require staking.