Green Zebra Tomato
Lycopersicon esculentum
Like-OH-purr-see-cone es-COE-len-tum
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Good old fashioned tomato flavor. The vines are vigorous but not that tall. At maturity, the fruit will turn a golden green with forest green stripes. Great for brightening up salads, sandwiches, sauces or for pickling. 2-3 oz.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Indeterminate
Height
60–72 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
75 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Tangy
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
8 Sweet