A striking heirloom with green and amber-striped skin and zesty, lime-tart green flesh that stays green when ripe. Indeterminate and a favourite of chefs.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.5 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Green Zebra'
Botanically, Solanum lycopersicum 'Green Zebra' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Green Zebra'
Tomato 'Green Zebra' suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Green Zebra' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Green Zebra' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Green Zebra' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Green Zebra' in the garden
Tomato 'Green Zebra' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tomato 'Green Zebra' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Green Zebra'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Green Zebra' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.