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Tomato 'Red Zebra'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Red Zebra is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Red Zebra'. 'Red Zebra' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar.

This tomato occurred via a natural cross.

Open-pollinated, non-heirloom. Similar to Green Zebra in size and shape, but has red skin streaked with yellow. Regular leaf, globe shape.

A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Red Zebra is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United States is believed to be where Red Zebra originates from.

Red Zebra Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Red Zebra'

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Red Zebra likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Zebra is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Red Zebra needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Red Zebra from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Zebra about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Zebra

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red Zebra is a tender plant.

Harvesting Red Zebra

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Tomato 'Red Zebra' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Red Zebra exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Red Zebra plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Red Zebra frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Red Zebra come from? United States
Harvest Time When is Red Zebra ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does Red Zebra grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Red Zebra grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Red Zebra grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Red Zebra. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Red Zebra need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Red Zebra require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Red Zebra need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Red Zebra need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Red Zebra in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Red Zebra? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Red Zebra 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Red Zebra edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Red Zebra seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Red Zebra take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Red Zebra' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Red Zebra to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 3 days | Max 6 days (4)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Red Zebra? + 61 days Average 61 days | Min 34 days | Max 88 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Red Zebra is ready for harvest / bloom? + 104 days Average 104 days | Min 61 days | Max 172 days (29)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Red Zebra? = 170 days

When should I sow Red Zebra?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Red Zebra' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Red Zebra folklore & trivia

Selected from off-type Green Zebra by Jeff Dawson of California, USA in the late 90s/early 2000s.

Latest Tomato 'Red Zebra' Reviews

12 Nov 2011

seeingreen's Tomato 'Red Zebra' was Reviewed day 242

This tom has not had any disease problems but has been very slow to crop and ripen so I think it not a suitable variety for my situation (containers, Z 8b). The taste is mediocre and the skins tough for eating raw. Almost all have been peeled and cooked

2 stars

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