Tomato, Green Zebra

Introducing the Green Zebra tomato, a remarkable addition to any garden! This variety boasts an eye-catching green and yellow striped skin, a result of its unique breeding by Tom Wagner, and was first sold in 1983. While it may not be the best option for canning, due to its low acidity, the Green Zebra has a smooth and sweet flavor that is unmatched when enjoyed fresh from the garden or in salads. With its distinctive appearance and delicious taste, the Green Zebra is a must-have for any plant enthusiast looking for something truly exceptional.

Tomato: Homegrown tomatoes are the undisputed crown jewel of the summer garden, completely redefining what this vegetable can taste like. Everything from cherry-sized sweets to beefsteak slicers. Choose determinate varieties for compact growth and simultaneous ripening for canning, or indeterminate types that climb 6-8 feet and produce continuously until frost. Check out heirloom varieties for complex, wild flavors and diverse colors—purple, striped, black, yellow—while hybrids tend to offer reliablemore production and disease resistance.

• Growing Tips: Transplant 1-2 weeks after the last frost when soil reaches 60°F, spacing 24-36 inches apart; bury the stem deeply to promote more root development; provide support trellises (cages or stakes).

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (8+ hours is required for best production).

• Preferred Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and high phosphorus; these are heavy feeders requiring a regular fertilization program.

• Harvest Details: Pick when fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to the touch, typically 60-85 days after transplanting; flavor peaks when vine-ripened; harvest regularly to encourage continued production.