When is the Green Zebra Tomato ripe? What do you have to consider when growing, caring for and harvesting the green tomato? We reveal everything about the striped zebra tomato.
The 'Green Zebra' tomato variety is probably the best-known green tomato variety and is enjoying growing popularity. We present the special tomato in the profile.
Green Zebra Tomato: Profile
| Fruit | salad tomato; green-yellow striped |
| Flavour | fruity, sweet with refreshing acidity |
| Maturity | medium |
| Growth | Stake tomato, up to more than 2 m |
| Location | Greenhouse, protected outdoor area |
Origin and history of the 'Green Zebra' tomato variety
This pretty green and yellow striped tomato was bred by Tom Wagner from the USA. It came onto the market for the first time in 1983 and its triumph in domestic gardens has been unbroken ever since. However, 'Green Zebra' is by no means the first green-ripe tomato. Their South American wild relatives also matured without blushing thousands of years ago.
Characteristics and taste of the zebra tomato
The 'Green Zebra' is a very robust and he althy plant that bears medium-sized, round fruits from mid-July. When unripe, the zebra tomato has light green stripes that later turn golden yellow. The taste of the 'Green Zebra' is unique and delicious, because it tastes aromatically sweet and fruity. It has a refreshing acidity that is typical of green varieties. It is also a seed resistant variety, so you can grow it again and again from your own seeds. In our article on growing tomatoes you will find instructions and tips on how to grow he althy and robust plants from the seeds obtained next year.
Cultivation and Care of the Green Zebra Tomato
The 'Green Zebra' is a stake tomato that produces plenty of fruit both in the greenhouse and outdoors.
AtBefore planting, a special tomato soil - such as our Plantura organic tomato and vegetable soil in organic quality - should be used. It gives the tomato plants an optimal start in the summer months, as it provides the ideal pH value and many essential nutrients, thus ensuring he althy growth.
After planting, the plants, which are more than two meters high, need a stick or other support. The 'Green Zebra' can be grown very well with two shoots. A strong side shoot is left for this. A rain cover prevents the fruit from bursting outdoors and protects it from diseases. For fertilization, it is best to use a primarily organic long-term fertilizer that provides your plant with all the important nutrients over the long term, such as our Plantura organic tomato fertilizer. Overall, the tomato variety is very robust and easy to care for, high-yield and therefore a real favorite variety.
When is the Green Zebra Tomato ripe?
You can recognize a mature 'Green Zebra' at first glance, because the green stripes turn golden yellow. In addition, the fruit becomes softer, which can be seen with a light finger pressure. So you can always see immediately which of the delicious fruits is ready to be eaten.
Harvesting and using Green Zebra Tomato
The 'Green Zebra' is ideal for direct consumption because it is juicy and extremely aromatic. It adds fresh color accents to tomato salad and is also a real treat when processed for all tomato recipes.
Our tip: Why not boil the 'Green Zebra' into green ketchup and surprise friends and acquaintances with it.
If you're curious about green tomatoes, check out our article for more delicious varieties.