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 a 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Green Zebra' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
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
Combine Tomato 'Green Zebra' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Green Zebra'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Green Zebra' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Green Zebra' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
