Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Zebra is a main-season hybrid with red fruit of about 2.5 inches marked by light yellow stripes. Vines are indeterminate and reach about 5 feet, so stake or cage them. The striped fruit is best shown off sliced in salads.
Zebra traits
- Main-season striped hybrid
- Red fruit about 2.5 in with light yellow stripes
- Indeterminate vines to about 5 ft
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra this page | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Zebra FAQ
What kind of tomato is Zebra?
Zebra is a main-season hybrid with red fruit of about 2.5 inches marked by light yellow stripes. Vines are indeterminate and reach about 5 feet, so stake or cage them.
How many days to maturity is Zebra?
Zebra is listed at 80–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Zebra compare with other tomato varieties?
Zebra: 80–85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Zebra good for?
Zebra is grown for salads, fresh slicing.
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.