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- Days to maturity
- 75–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Green Zebra is the work of Tom Wagner (Tater Mater Seeds), who developed it around 1985 from four heirlooms and remains the classic green-striped tomato. Fruit is two to three inches and three to five ounces, ripening from green to yellow-green with dark green stripes, and the interior is emerald green with a sweet, tangy bite. Judge ripeness by a slight softening and an amber blush rather than by color. The open-pollinated, indeterminate vines grow past six feet, so stake or cage them and prune suckers for airflow. Fruit is smooth and does not crack readily. Suitable for greenhouse or garden; roughly 70 to 80 days from transplant.
Green Zebra traits
- Indeterminate vine over 6 feet
- Fruit of 3 to 5 ounces, yellow-green with dark green stripes
- Emerald green interior with sweet, tangy flavor
- Smooth, crack-free skin
- Open-pollinated, bred by Tom Wagner in the 1980s
- Grows in greenhouse or garden
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Zebra this page | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Green Zebra FAQ
What kind of tomato is Green Zebra?
Green Zebra is the work of Tom Wagner (Tater Mater Seeds), who developed it around 1985 from four heirlooms and remains the classic green-striped tomato. Fruit is two to three inches and three to five ounces, ripening from green to yellow-green with dark green stripes, and the interior is emerald green with a sweet, tangy bite.
How many days to maturity is Green Zebra?
Green Zebra is listed at 75–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Green Zebra compare with other tomato varieties?
Green Zebra: 75–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Green Zebra good for?
Green Zebra is grown for salads, fresh slicing, tomato platters.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United Kingdom: Green Zebra