Solanum lycopersicum ‘Green Zebra’
Overview
Uses: Fresh slicing, salads, salsas, roasting, vegetable gardens, raised beds
Benefits: Distinctive green-striped fruit, bright tangy flavor, steady harvests on vigorous vines
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Climbing, Spreading — indeterminate vines requiring support.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Mature Height: 6–8'
Mature Width: 18–24"
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Green Zebra Tomato stands out with chartreuse fruit striped in deep green, offering bold color and bright flavor in the summer garden.
Even at full maturity, the fruit retains its green base, developing a subtle yellow cast beneath darker striping. Tomatoes typically reach about 3 inches across and deliver a balanced flavor combining mild sweetness with lively acidity, making them especially well-suited for fresh slicing and salads.
As an indeterminate variety, Green Zebra continues growing and producing throughout the season when properly supported, providing steady harvests from mid-summer into early fall.
Care
Green Zebra Tomato Care
Plant in full sun, providing at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily for strong vine growth and fruit production.
Grow in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply and regularly, keeping soil evenly moist but not saturated.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer at planting and again during active growth to support steady fruit set.
Provide sturdy staking or caging early in the season to support vines and improve airflow.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Green Zebra Tomato for Sale Online?
Plants ship in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is well-rooted and appropriately sized for its container. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us for additional details.
How Large Does Green Zebra Tomato Grow?
With proper staking or caging, vines typically reach 6–8 feet tall and spread 18–24 inches wide.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Green Zebra’ is commonly referred to as Green Zebra Tomato.
What does indeterminate mean?
Indeterminate tomatoes continue growing and setting fruit throughout the season rather than producing a single concentrated harvest. Green Zebra fits well within Tomato Plants collections for extended harvests.
How long does Green Zebra take to mature?
Fruit typically begins ripening about 70–80 days after transplanting under warm growing conditions.
How do you know when Green Zebra is ripe?
Ripe fruit develops a more yellow-chartreuse undertone beneath the green striping and yields slightly to gentle pressure. It also pairs well with other Annual Vegetable Plants in seasonal gardens.
