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Green Zebra Tomato

Green Zebra Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

A beautiful heirloom variety known for its striking, medium-sized fruits displaying vibrant green stripes over a golden-green background. Noted for its unusually sweet and tangy flavour, this tomato challenges expectations, proving green tomatoes can indeed be sweet! It is highly productive, yielding uniformly shaped fruits that resist cracking and ripen reliably off the vine. Green Zebra's semi-determinate growth habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens and container planting.

Where Can You Grow Green Zebra Tomato?
Green Zebra Tomato grows well in Zones 3-9, preferring full sun, fertile soil, and good drainage. It performs exceptionally in raised beds, containers, and greenhouses.

History and Historical Uses
Developed in the 1980s by tomato breeder Tom Wagner, Green Zebra quickly became a beloved heirloom due to its unique colour, flavour, and excellent garden performance. It has since become a favourite among chefs and home gardeners, prized for both fresh eating and culinary creations.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8-9: Start seeds indoors early, transplant outdoors after risk of frost. Harvest mid-summer to late autumn.
Zones 5-7: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant when soil warms; harvest late summer.
Zones 3-4: Grow in greenhouse or containers; start seeds indoors early for best results.

How to Grow and Harvest Green Zebra Tomato

  • Planting: Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep indoors; transplant 60cm (24in) apart after frost.
  • Watering: Maintain even moisture, especially during fruit development.
  • Support: Stake or cage plants to support heavy fruit loads.
  • Harvesting: Pick fruits when slightly soft and showing gold-green colour with stripes.
  • Ripening: Tomatoes continue ripening after picking, becoming sweeter off the vine.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

  • Select Best Fruits: Choose healthy, fully ripe fruits with desired characteristics.
  • Extract Seeds: Scoop seeds into water, allowing them to ferment for 2-3 days to remove gel coating.
  • Rinse and Dry: Thoroughly rinse seeds, then dry on paper towel or screens completely.
  • Store: Store dry seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for up to 5 years.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)
$4.76 CAD
In Stock

≈ 40 seeds | 5g (0.17oz)

Growing Information
Common Name Green Zebra Tomato
Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum
Seed Count 40
Metric Weight 5 g
Imperial Weight 0.17 oz
Height 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
Spread 0.6-1m (2-3ft)
Canadian Zone Information 3-9
Growing Difficulty Moderate
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We (a small farm) ship every week, on Wednesday!

Pick up available from our farm stand 542 Wootton Road, Metchosin

100% Canadian Grown in Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Processed-By-Hand

Certified Organic

Open Pollinated

Non-GMO

Frequently asked questions
Do you do sell at the farm?

No.

We do have a farmstand that is open during the season: March/April through to June/July
Will my order have tracking?

Maybe.

We ship all seed packages using Letter Mail through Canada Post.

However, if you order any Sprays, Bouquets, Root Stock, or Tubers; we automatically add protected shipping in a prepaid Canada Post box. These have a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?

Save $20 when you spend $200

All our shipping fees include a handling fee

$7 Small Envelope 

Orders 0g–7gup to 3 seed packages

$8 Medium Envelope

Orders 8g–15gup to 7 seed packages or ~ 1 Forager Pet Mix

$9 Large Envelope

Orders 16g–21gup to 10 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$13 Tiny Parcel

Orders 22g–44gup to 22 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$16 Extra Small Parcel

Orders 45g–135gSeed packages and/or~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $4 discount.

$19 Small Parcel

Orders 136g–500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $1 discount.

$22 Medium Parcel

Orders 501g–1400gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-3 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $2.

$25 Large parcel

Orders 1401g–2500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-5 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $5.

$30 Extra Large Parcel

Orders 2501g and up

Anything your heart desires.

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $10.
What is your Customer Satisfaction policy?

We guarantee germination up to 75% on all our seeds in proper conditions.

That means we will replace them.

We make no guarantees on our Forager Pet products, other than that they are safe for the animals listed. But do reach out if your pet isn't happy.

Mistakes happen and can be fixed. So missing items, wrong items, or even damaged items can be replaced.

We will always work with you to find an appropriate solution.

Customer Satisfaction Policy
How long does shipping take?

Letter Mail can take up to 5-6 weeks.

Parcels can take up to 1-2 weeks.

We ship Wednesdays which can also lead to delays.
Are all your products 100% Canadian?

Yes. All our products are grown in Metchosin BC or foraged from surrounding forests.
What is your refund policy?

We are a resolution first small business. That means we would love for you to be happy with our products.

However, if you want to return or refund, this can be done.

Refund Policy

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