Green Zebra is a special variety, distinguished by its uniqueness and incredible taste. This is a mid-season tomato with tall bushes and medium-sized fruits of a beautiful color, similar to a striped horse. These tomatoes come from the USA. They are loved for their sweet taste and are ideal in salads, desserts, and in making jam. There are also varieties from the striped family that are also popular, like the Green Zebra variety. These types differ in shape and color, they also differ in taste and density. There are several of them in the family. It is necessary to study them in detail.
Crimson
Raspberry zebra is liked by summer residents for the rich, bright taste of tomatoes. Also developed abroad, it is a late ripening variety. Productivity is average. They are planted mainly for fresh eating, but they can also be preserved.
Red striped has round, irregularly shaped fruits; ripening occurs gradually. Weight can reach up to 100 grams. Color red with green stripe. The cut is the same. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. The bushes are tall, more than two meters.
Reviews
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Elena Igorevna, 23 years old, Novosibirsk
“Just a delicious tomato, words can’t describe it! I collect 6-7 berries from each cluster, and the yield is probably average. The flavors are a kind of unreal assortment. There were even tomatoes that resembled avocados. Delicious"
Petr Vladimirovich, 50 years old, Vladimir
“I met this tomato by accident. The neighbors at the dacha bought a new variety and couldn’t wait for it to bear fruit. Well, I later found out “what kind of animal” it is – the Green Zebra. It turns out she doesn't blush. Top quality tomatoes. Although, it is quite difficult to grow in our region. But these are all costs - you just need to follow all the prescribed recommendations, and you will be fine.”
photo author Mira Tom
Yellow colors
Big Yellow Zebra tomatoes are designed for fresh eating and juice production. This is an elite variety that has an original taste. The bushes are tall and the fruits are large. They can weigh up to 500 grams. Yellow color. The shape is round, concave at the base, slightly ribbed on the sides.
The characteristics of yellowish zebra are described on the seed packet.
Green classic
Growing green Zebra tomatoes in Russia has become popular. These seeds are foreign, they were developed there, they grow well in a greenhouse, and are planted using seedlings.
The bushes are quite tall, usually up to two meters. The stem is formed into one or two.
Tomatoes are mid-season, greenish in color with stripes. They are not very large, weighing from 50 to 100 grams, round in shape.
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The taste is sweet, rich, bright. They are consumed fresh, sliced, and in salads. Among the famous green varieties are the Zebra Rita and Green Zebra tomatoes. They differ in weight and sugar content. Green types of vegetables are suitable for people with allergies.
How to prepare the soil
Before sowing Green Zebra tomatoes, the soil must first be loosened. This way it will be saturated with oxygen and will be lighter. After the first two or three leaves appear, the seedlings can be transplanted into a container. This procedure should be carried out with extreme caution to avoid harm to the plant. You should choose the size of the container, taking into account that the plant can comfortably fit there.
Gardeners who prefer to grow tomatoes in open beds can transfer the seedlings to a permanent location in June. When grown in greenhouse conditions, this can be done as early as May. When planting, you need to ensure that there are no more than four bushes per square meter of soil.
Caring for tomatoes of this variety is quite simple. You just need to constantly water the plantings in the first days after planting to maximize the deepening of the bushes into the ground. After this, the plant should be watered once or twice a week.
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Orange striped
Description of the Orange Zebra tomato variety is on the package with seeds. These tomatoes are grown for salads. The fruits have a very interesting round shape with a ribbed surface, not always smooth. The color is orange with crimson stripes. They have a bright fruity taste. The pulp is juicy. The fruits are large and can weigh up to 500 grams. The same stripe is observed on the cut. They have few seeds and the flesh is dense.
The bushes are tall and the tomatoes ripen gradually. It is better to tie them up, otherwise they may fall under the weight of the fruit. It is important to note that this type of tomato loves fertile soil, good watering, light and warmth. The bush is mid-season.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Green Zebra has both disadvantages and clear advantages. Let's take a closer look at them.
Pros:
- The fruits are very beautiful and unusual. Often the color turns out to be mixed - 3-4 colors;
- They have an exquisite taste and aroma, the main “notes” are fresh fruit;
- The bushes are resistant to various tomato diseases (provided all growing rules are followed);
- Can be transported and stored for a long time;
- Quite widely used in the field of cooking.
Minuses:
- Fairly high plant height;
- The need for additional strapping and pinning.
Zebra hippie
Reviews of the Hippie Zebra tomato are positive. Seeds of this variety can be ordered directly from abroad. This is a very interesting striped type of tomato. The fruits have a red stripe alternating with a green one. When cut, it is also striped in color and the core is pink.
The fruits ripen gradually on the branches. Their shape is flat-round with a ribbed surface. Their sizes are quite large, up to 400 grams. Therefore, their harvest is good. From these tomatoes you can make salads, juices, and make jam. Sweet and sour. Not prone to cracking.
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How to grow the variety
Sowing of seeds is carried out in late February or early March. However, 14 days before this, the seed should be treated - place them in a saline solution for 12 hours. Thanks to this, future bushes will be more powerful and produce more crops. In addition, such a procedure will identify non-viable seeds that are not suitable for planting. Such seeds should be thrown away.
To speed up the germination of sprouts, you can pre-germinate the seeds. To do this, they need to be wrapped in damp cloth or paper, and then placed in a warm place for five days. Next, they need to be squeezed into the soil to a depth of one centimeter.
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Blue-green color
The fruits of blue-green tomatoes ripen in mid-summer. This type got its name because of its unusual color. It is green on the inside and has a black stripe on the outside on a yellow background. The stripes can be dark blue or purple, it all depends on the lighting, as it reacts to ultraviolet rays.
The tomatoes are small, weighing up to 80 grams. Round shape. The taste is sweet, rich. They are designed to be eaten fresh.
The bushes are quite tall and need to be tied up with ropes. Grown in greenhouses using seedlings. Form into two stems.
Advantages and disadvantages
The positive characteristics of the striped variety are enough to gain the favor of gardeners. The main ones:
- Tomato is successfully cultivated in open ground and in greenhouses.
- Seeds that can be obtained from fruits from your garden germinate almost 100%.
- The tall stems bear many tomatoes. This saves space in small areas.
- The tomato bears bright and attractive fruits.
- The pulp is juicy, there are few seeds.
- High yields justify the cost of cultivation. During the season, 1 bush brings up to 5 kg.
Tomatoes have no particular disadvantages that can be focused on.
Black tomatoes
Black Zebra is famous for its small cherry tomatoes weighing up to 30 grams. They are ideal for eating fresh. They are served to the table as an exclusive item.
The brown juicy pulp has a sweetish taste. They can also be preserved and have a thick skin. They will look very nice in a jar.
Everyone can choose what type of striped tomatoes to plant in their garden. You can combine them. You shouldn’t be afraid of exotic varieties; it’s important to just learn the rules for caring for them. Then a bountiful harvest of delicious vegetables is guaranteed. You shouldn’t be afraid of original exotic crops; everyone can take care of them.
Description of Green Zebra tomato and other types of tomatoes
The green Zebra tomato belongs to the selection of American specialists. The mid-season variety forms tall bushes. The medium-sized striped fruits have a sweet taste. Other striped species vary in shape, density, and culinary use.
Green tomatoes
The green Zebra tomato belongs to the indeterminate type of plants. During the growing season, a tall bush is formed, requiring garter and support. The culture is intended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses.
The weight of the tomato reaches 120 g. At the ripe stage, as can be seen in the photo, a yellow stripe in the form of a pattern is clearly visible against the background of the rich green color. Without comparing the taste qualities, the characteristics of the Green Zebra variety will be incomplete.
The sweet tomato resembles the exotic kiwi fruit. The consistency of the fruit is dense, the striped skin is transparent. The variety is productive and its cultivation does not require special agricultural technology. The plant responds positively to feeding with complex fertilizers.
On the surface of the Zebra Rita fruit, a predominant yellowish color with green stripes is noted. The description of the variety is similar to the famous green variety, except for the size and rich sweet taste. The crop is characterized by high productivity.
The Hippie Zebra tomato is a very productive variety with an average ripening period. The height of the bush reaches 1.8 m. The fruits are flattened, green in color. A red stripe is clearly visible on the surface. The taste is rich, sweet with fruity notes.
Other color varieties
The White Zebra tomato, as seen in the photo, is yellow with white stripes. The variety is grown by seedlings in a greenhouse. Harvest occurs at the end of August.
Characteristic:
- The fruits are flat, round, with a ribbed surface, sweet in taste, and are consumed fresh.
- Tomato weight 300 g.
- The crop bears fruit abundantly with quality care.
- During the growing season, the bushes are formed into 2 stems and tied to a support.
Zebra Orange has a bright fruity taste and juicy flesh. The shape of the fruit is ribbed, the surface is orange with crimson stripes. The same coloring is observed on the horizontal section. The fruits have dense pulp, few seeds, and weigh up to 0.5 kg.
The ripening of the crop on tall bushes occurs gradually. To prevent the stems from becoming deformed under the weight of the fruit, it is recommended to tie them to a support. This type of plant loves fertile soil, watering, sufficient light and warmth.
The Big Yellow Zebra tomato, as seen in the photo, has a decorative light yellow color with pronounced yellow stripes. The fruits are fleshy, sweet, flat, flattened in shape, their weight is 300 g.
Raspberry zebra is used in cooking fresh and for winter preparations. The weight of the fruit reaches 400 g. The variety has a rare combination of colors; green and orange dashed stripes are located on a crimson background.
The height of the adult plant of Yellow and Crimson Zebra reaches 1.8 m; when growing, it is recommended to form 2-3 stems.
The Black Zebra tomato is round in shape, green in color with red shading. Fruit weight is 100-120 g. The skin is dense, tender, transparent, the taste is sweetish with a fruity note. The variety is productive and disease resistant.
Gardeners' opinions
Striped varieties have earned positive reviews among lovers of exotic tomatoes. Vegetable growers note their bright colors and fruity, sweet taste.
Margarita Ivanova, 55 years old, Irkutsk:
“I grew Zebra from seeds on the balcony. The height of the bush reached 1.3 m; the stepsons had to be removed due to the abundant growth of the tomato in width. During the entire growing season, many flower stalks formed on the stem. Each bunch contains about 20 small round tomatoes. They are good for pickling, but were mainly used fresh to decorate dishes. During long-term storage, they do not deteriorate, but acquire a wrinkled shape.”
Vladislav Popov, 52 years old, Podolsk:
“The plant with the beautiful name Hippie Zebra is a tall and quite productive variety. I grew it in a greenhouse, from the fruit weight of 400 g stated on the package with seeds, but only 250 g came out. The conclusion here is simple, you need to apply more organic and complex fertilizers. On a horizontal cut of a tomato, its highlight is the pink core. The taste is pleasant, sweet with a fruity aftertaste.”
Evgenia Mikhailova, 42 years old, Michurinsk:
“A work colleague shared the Crimson Zebra variety. Grown from seeds through seedlings. The plant had 2 trunks, the second one turned out to be low-yielding. Next season I will form only 1 stem. It grew in the garden to about 1.6 m. A very beautiful variety, the fruits are juicy and sweet in taste.”
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