The Green Zebra tomato was bred by American specialists. This mid-season variety forms tall bushes. The medium-sized striped fruits are distinguished by a sweet flavor. Other striped varieties vary in shape, density, and culinary uses.
Green tomatoes
The Green Zebra tomato is an indeterminate variety. During the growing season, it develops into a tall bush that requires staking and support. It is suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.
The tomatoes weigh up to 120 g. When ripe, as seen in the photo, a yellow stripe forms a distinct pattern against the rich green color. Without comparing the flavors, the Green Zebra variety's description would be incomplete.
This sweet tomato resembles the exotic kiwi. The fruit has a firm texture, and its striped skin is transparent. This fruit is productive and requires no special cultivation techniques. The plant responds well to complex fertilizers.
The surface of the Zebra Rita fruit is predominantly yellowish with green stripes. The variety's description is similar to the famous green variety, except for its size and rich, sweet flavor. This cultivar is characterized by high yields.
The Hippo Zebra tomato is a very productive variety with a mid-season ripening period. The bush reaches 1.8 m in height. The fruits are flattened and green in color. A red stripe is clearly visible on the surface. The flavor is rich, sweet, and fruity.
Other color varieties
The White Zebra tomato, as seen in the photo, is yellow with white stripes. This variety is grown from seedlings in a greenhouse. Harvesting occurs in late August.
Characteristic:
- The fruits are flat, round, with a ribbed surface, sweet in taste, and are eaten fresh.
- The weight of a tomato is 300 g.
- The crop bears fruit abundantly with good care.
- During the growing season, the bushes are formed into 2 stems and tied to a support.
Zebra Orange has a bright, fruity flavor and juicy flesh. The fruit is ribbed, with an orange surface and crimson stripes. A horizontal cut reveals the same coloring. The fruit has firm flesh, few seeds, and weighs up to 0.5 kg.
The harvest ripens gradually on tall bushes. 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 distinct yellow stripes. The fruits are fleshy, sweet, flat, and weigh 300 g.
The Raspberry Zebra is used in cooking, both fresh and for winter preserves. The fruit weighs up to 400 g. The variety features a rare color combination: green and orange stripes on a raspberry background.
The height of an adult Yellow and Raspberry Zebra plant reaches 1.8 m; when growing, it is recommended to form 2-3 stems.
The Black Zebra tomato is round, green with red stripes. Fruit weight is 100-120 g. The skin is dense, tender, and translucent, and the flavor is sweet with a fruity note. This variety is productive and disease-resistant.
Gardeners' opinions
Striped varieties have earned positive reviews among exotic tomato lovers. Vegetable growers praise their vibrant colors and fruity, sweet flavor.
Margarita Ivanova, 55 years old, Irkutsk:
"I grew Zebra from seed on the balcony. The bush reached 1.3 m in height, and I had to remove side shoots due to the tomato's excessive spread. Throughout the growing season, numerous flower stalks formed on the stem. Each cluster produced about 20 small, round tomatoes. They are good for pickling, but I mainly used them fresh to garnish dishes. They don't spoil when stored for a long time, but instead develop a wrinkled appearance."
Vladislav Popov, 52 years old, Podolsk:
"The plant with the beautiful name 'Hippovaya Zebra' is a tall and fairly productive variety. I grew it in a greenhouse, and from the 400g fruit weight stated on the seed package, I only got 250g. The conclusion is simple: I need to add more organic and complex fertilizers. When cut horizontally, the tomato's highlight is the pink core. The flavor is pleasant, sweet, with a fruity aftertaste."
Evgenia Mikhailova, 42 years old, Michurinsk:
"A colleague at work shared the Raspberry Zebra variety. I grew it from seed and then transplanted it. I trained the plant into two stems, but the second one didn't produce much. Next season, I'll train only one stem. It grew to about 1.6 meters in the garden. It's a very beautiful variety, with juicy and sweet fruits."
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