Green Zebra Heirloom Tomato 20+ Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum 'Zebra') – Organic Striped Gourmet Tomatoes – Sweet, Tangy, and Packed with Color
minimum: 20+ seeds
Add a burst of color and gourmet flavor to your garden with Green Zebra Heirloom Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum 'Zebra'). Known for their striking green-and-yellow striped appearance, these tomatoes offer a unique combination of sweetness with a tangy kick, making them a chef’s favorite for fresh salads, salsas, and garnishes. As a productive indeterminate variety, Green Zebra tomatoes provide continuous harvests all season long, making them a must-have for home gardeners and market growers alike.
Key Features:
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Eye-Catching Appearance: Distinct green-and-yellow stripes create a vibrant visual appeal, perfect for market displays or garden tours.
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Gourmet Flavor: A balanced blend of sweet and tangy notes makes Green Zebra ideal for fresh eating, gourmet dishes, and artisan salsas.
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High Productivity: Indeterminate vines produce abundant harvests from mid-season until frost.
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Organic Heirloom: Non-GMO, open-pollinated variety that's been cherished for generations.
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Versatile Culinary Use: Enjoy them fresh, roasted, in salads, sandwiches, or as a stunning garnish.
Growing Instructions:
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Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
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Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Amend soil with compost for best results.
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Light Needs: Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily) is essential for robust growth and optimal fruiting.
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Spacing & Depth: Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep when starting indoors.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Deep, consistent watering supports healthy root development.
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Support Needs: Provide trellises, cages, or stakes to support the indeterminate vines as they grow.
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Time to Maturity: 75-80 days from transplant to first harvest.
Care Tips:
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Pruning: Remove suckers (small shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) to encourage larger fruit production.
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Fertilization: Apply an organic, balanced fertilizer at planting and again when fruiting begins.
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Pest & Disease Prevention: Use row covers to protect young plants and practice crop rotation to prevent common tomato diseases.
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Harvesting: Harvest when fruits are firm and show bright green stripes with hints of yellow. Slightly soft fruits have the best flavor.
Why Grow Green Zebra Tomatoes?
Green Zebra tomatoes stand out with their one-of-a-kind aesthetic and gourmet taste. Unlike traditional red tomatoes, their zesty tang makes them perfect for brightening up salads, salsas, and culinary dishes. Their productive vines offer a consistent supply of fruit, while their robust growth habit ensures a hardy, long-lasting harvest season.
Perfect For:
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Home Gardeners: Add a unique and delicious heirloom variety to your backyard garden.
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Chefs & Foodies: Impress guests with these vibrant, gourmet-quality tomatoes.
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Market Growers: Draw attention at farmers' markets with their stunning stripes and bold flavor.
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Container Gardening: Grows well in large pots or containers with proper support.
Culinary Uses:
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Fresh Eating: Enjoy sliced in salads, on sandwiches, or as a vibrant garnish.
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Salsas & Sauces: Create eye-catching, tangy-green salsa for chips or tacos.
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Roasting & Grilling: Roasts beautifully, enhancing its natural sweetness.
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Gourmet Presentations: Use as a colorful centerpiece for fresh dishes.
Ecological Benefits:
By growing organic heirloom tomatoes like Green Zebra, you support biodiversity and help preserve a time-honored variety that’s been cherished for generations. As an open-pollinated plant, you can even save seeds from your harvest to grow next season.
Elevate Your Garden with Green Zebra Heirloom Tomatoes!
Ready to grow a tomato that’s as bold in flavor as it is in appearance? The Green Zebra Heirloom Tomato will add color, character, and culinary excellence to your garden. Plant these striking tomatoes today and savor the unforgettable taste of sweet, tangy perfection all season long.