{"product_id":"green-zebra-tomato","title":"Green Zebra Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThe Green Zebra tomato is a magnificent heirloom variety renowned for its medium-sized fruits, adorned with vibrant green stripes on a golden-green background. It is particularly appreciated for its unique flavor, both sweet and slightly tangy, proving that green tomatoes can also be sweet. It is very productive and yields uniform fruits that are resistant to cracking and can continue to ripen after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThis semi-determinate variety is well-suited for small gardens and container growing, while still offering good yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow Green Zebra tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe Green Zebra tomato thrives in zones 3 to 9. It prefers full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil. It is particularly well-suited for raised beds, containers, and greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eDeveloped in the 1980s by breeder Tom Wagner, the Green Zebra quickly became a very popular heirloom variety thanks to its distinctive color, unique flavor, and excellent garden performance. It is now highly prized by chefs and gardeners, both for fresh consumption and for culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing information according to Canadian zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1756\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eZones 8 to 9: Sow indoors early in the season. Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Harvest from mid-summer until late autumn.\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eZones 5 to 7: Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant when the soil warms up. Harvest in late summer.\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eZones 3 to 4: Greenhouse or container cultivation recommended. Sow indoors early for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Green Zebra tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 6 mm (¼ in.) deep indoors. Transplant seedlings 60 cm (24 in.) apart after the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintain consistent soil moisture, especially during fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstall stakes or cages to support the plants and their heavy fruit load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest fruits when they are slightly soft and show their characteristic striped golden-green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomatoes continue to ripen after harvest and become sweeter off the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for seed saving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose fully ripe fruits from healthy plants with desirable characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the seeds and place them in water to ferment for 2 to 3 days to remove the gel coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and drying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse the seeds thoroughly, then dry them completely on a paper towel or sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore dry seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They remain viable for up to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/2025_Organic_Certificate.webp?v=1776552673\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644647891312,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDBJRWVJNWMjMSMzNWUyNWFhZTgwMmU2OThkNjZhYzY3NmYwNGY4ZjlmMyMyMjUjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777075403","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/green-zebra-tomato","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}