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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Zebra is a plum-type heirloom on determinate plants, bearing small to medium fruit that is dark orange with deep greenish-black stripes. It ripens in the main season and the bush habit needs only a cage. The dramatic coloring makes it a good choice for mixed salads and roasting.
Black Zebra traits
- Plum-type heirloom
- Determinate plants
- Dark orange fruit with greenish-black stripes
- Small to medium fruit
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Salads
- Roasting
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Zebra this page | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Bella Rosa | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Flora-Dade | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Golden Girl | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Sanibel | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Zhezha | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
Black Zebra FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black Zebra?
Black Zebra is a plum-type heirloom on determinate plants, bearing small to medium fruit that is dark orange with deep greenish-black stripes. It ripens in the main season and the bush habit needs only a cage.
How many days to maturity is Black Zebra?
Black Zebra is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black Zebra compare with other tomato varieties?
Black Zebra: 69–80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Flora-Dade (69–80 days), Golden Girl (69 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Zebra good for?
Black Zebra is grown for salads, roasting.
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.