Tomato Seeds - Salad - Green Zebra (Organic)
75-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Green Zebra (organic) Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, indeterminate, salad tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Late Blight, Septoria Leaf Spot. Green Zebra Tomato seeds grow as tender annuals and highly productive mid-season plants. These heirloom tomato plants can grow 5 feet tall, requiring a stake or trellis to help its growth. Zebra Tomatoes develop their bright yellow-green fruits and love the heat. With emerald-green zig-zags around their perfect globe shape, these summer tomatoes are crack-resistant and eye-catching. Their sweet and tangy flavor keeps growing into fall. Zebra Tomatoes are popular for gardeners who love to cook or just eat fresh! ~10,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Green Zebra Organic Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
About 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area, sow your seeds in a high-quality, organic seed starting mix. Plant them about 1/4 inch deep in small pots or trays, ensuring they have plenty of light and warmth to germinate. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and you'll see those eager little sprouts popping up in 7 to 14 days.
As your seedlings grow, they'll crave lots of light – a sunny windowsill or a grow light will do wonders. Aim for a minimum of 8 hours of light. When they've developed a couple of true leaves (those are the second set of leaves to appear, not the initial seed leaves), it's time to introduce them to a bit of a breeze or a gentle fan to strengthen their stems. This is also a good stage to start feeding them with a diluted organic liquid fertilizer, nurturing their growth with all the good stuff, minus the chemicals.
When the threat of frost has passed, your plants are sturdy, and several inches tall; it's transplant time! But, patience is a virtue – harden off your plants first. This means gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week or so, extending their outside time daily. It's like preparing them for a big adventure in the great outdoors. You gotta ease them into it!
Plant your Green Zebras in a sunny spot in your garden, where they'll get at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, spacing them about 2 feet apart in rows that are 3 feet apart. Dig a hole for each plant, adding a scoop of compost or other organic fertilizer to give them a nutritious boost into establishment in their new home. This is also the perfect time to install supports, like cages or stakes, to help them stand tall and proud as they grow.
Water them in well and keep the soil consistently moist, applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds – your tomatoes will thank you for it. As they grow, remove any suckers (those little shoots that appear in the crotch between the stem and a branch) to encourage stronger, more fruitful plants. Companion planting is like choosing friends for your tomatoes that will help them thrive. Basil, marigolds, and nasturtiums are not just pretty faces; they'll deter pests and attract pollinators, creating a harmonious and productive garden.
Throughout the season, continue to feed your plants with organic fertilizer or compost, and watch for pests. Organic gardening is all about balance, consistency, encouraging beneficial insects and using natural remedies when needed.
Harvesting Organic Green Zebra Tomatoes
These tomatoes are ready when their green background deepens and yellowish stripes emerge, usually about 75 to 80 days after transplanting. Gently twist the fruit off the vine or use garden shears to snip it, leaving a bit of stem attached. Green Zebras are an indeterminate variety, meaning they produce fruit and vines continuously until the first frost.
About Green Zebra Tomato Garden Seeds
With its striking green and yellow stripes, this variety is not only a feast for the eyes but also an organic foodie’s delight with its tangy, slightly sweet flavor.
Developed by the famed tomato breeder Tom Wagner, this variety was introduced to the gardening world in the early 1980s. Wagner, who has created various uniquely colored and flavored tomatoes, aimed to produce a tomato that was visually striking and packed with flavor. The Green Zebra delivers on both counts. It has vibrant green stripes on a yellow-green background and a zesty, slightly tangy taste.
The Green Zebra was bred for its distinctive green-striped appearance, excellent flavor, and good disease resistance, making it a favorite among chefs and gardeners alike.
Organic Green Zebra tomatoes are an indeterminate variety. Indeterminate varieties like Green Zebra require regular checks; you'll likely be harvesting every few days once they start ripening.
This variety is also quite suitable for container gardening, thanks to its relatively compact growth habit for an indeterminate variety. With adequate sunlight, water, and nutrients, Green Zebra tomatoes can thrive in pots, making them a great option for those with limited garden space or who wish to add a splash of color to patios or balconies.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"When I think of tomatoes, I think of sauce! Green zebra is great for salads and sandwiches but can also be made into a unique, green sauce. While not as popular as other red varieties, it offers a new take on a traditional kitchen staple."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Organic Green Zebra Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 125 mg packet - Approximately 44 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 2,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Organic Green Zebra Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Salad - Medium round tomatoes golf ball to tennis ball sized. |
| Green Zebra (organic) Tomato Color: | Green, and yellow |
| Green Zebra (organic) Tomato Flavor: | Tart and astringent when young. Sweet and tangy once matured. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 75-90 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Determinate - Determinate tomatoes are more compact, bush-type plants that set their fruit all at once and end the harvest. They won't continue to produce tomatoes after that. By planting multiple plants in intervals a week apart, you can continue to harvest for longer periods. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Late Blight, Septoria Leaf Spot. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, fresh eating, small slicing |