One of the greatest joys of is when juicy, ripe tomatoes finally start to pop up in and farmers' markets across the country. We're talking baskets upon baskets full of different types of tomatoes!

Sure, you can find tomatoes in supermarkets year-round, but the summer fruit (yes, it's a fruit!) comes in even more variety during the warm weather season. There are big beefsteak tomatoes, colorful misshapen heirlooms, and mini cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweet flavor. And while you can't go wrong with popping a few grape tomatoes in your mouth during the peak of summer, all of these varieties can be put to use in our favorite

, too. So whether you're looking to or you simply want to stack some beautiful slicers between fresh mozzarella and basil in a , you'll want to learn a bit more about different types of tomatoes.

Here are the most popular types of tomatoes to try. Most can be found at any ol' grocery store, but there are few, harder-to-find varieties worth hunting for at your local farmers' market once tomato season hits. But before you dive in, just remember that the any of the tomatoes on the list ahead is to leave them out at room temperature where they can ripen naturally.