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What makes it special?
Black Zebra is a dark red to mahogany-brown ripening salad tomato with striking greenish stripes. The round to lightly flattened fruit has firm, juicy flesh and a bold, well-balanced sweet-spicy aroma.
The indeterminate plant grows vigorously and tall. We raise our open-pollinated young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
Flavour & Use
Fully ripe, Black Zebra tastes bold, sweet-spicy and pleasantly tart. The firm, juicy flesh slices cleanly, making the variety versatile.
The fruit suits tomato salad, sandwiches, burgers and cold platters. It can equally be grilled, roasted, or used for aromatic sauce and salsa.
Fruit & Plant
Black Zebra grows indeterminate and usually reaches around 180–220 cm, more under good conditions. A sturdy support is required.
The round to lightly flattened fruit often weighs around 85–170 g. As it ripens, the base colour shifts to dark red or mahogany while greenish to olive stripes remain visible. The variety ripens rather medium to medium-late, around 80–85 days after planting out.
Growing & Care
Plant Black Zebra in a sunny, warm and, where possible, rain-sheltered spot. The cordon tomato can be trained with one or two shoots; prune side shoots regularly and tie in the main shoots securely.
For pot growing, we recommend at least 20–25 litres of volume. A larger container helps provide water and nutrients evenly.
Water close to the soil, avoid waterlogging, and ensure good air circulation. Feed regularly but moderately with tomato fertiliser during flowering and fruiting.
Variety Data
Variety type: striped salad / medium beefsteak tomato
Growth habit: indeterminate, cordon tomato
Plant height: approx. 180–220 cm, taller under good conditions
Fruit colour: dark red to mahogany-brown with greenish to olive stripes
Fruit shape: round to lightly flattened
Fruit weight: often approx. 85–170 g
Ripening time: medium to medium-late, approx. 80–85 days after planting out
Position: full sun, warm, rain-sheltered where possible
Pot size: at least approx. 20–25 L
Pruning side shoots: recommended for cordon growing
Support: required
Suitable for outdoors: yes, rain protection recommended
Open-pollinated: yes
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Black Zebra - Tomato Plant
Regular price€5,49 EUR
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Black Zebra – a dark striped salad tomato with a bold aroma
Black Zebra is a dark red-and-green striped salad tomato with a bold flavour. The medium-sized fruit slices cleanly and is versatile in use. We raise our open-pollinated young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
What do Black Zebra tomatoes look like?
The fruit is round to lightly flattened. As it ripens, the base colour turns dark red to mahogany-brown while greenish or olive stripes stay visible. This pattern clearly sets Black Zebra apart from single-colour dark tomatoes.
Flavour and use
Fully ripe Black Zebra tomatoes taste bold, sweet-spicy and pleasantly tart. The firm, juicy flesh suits salads, sandwiches and burgers. Salsa, grilled dishes, roasted tomatoes and aromatic sauces are also good uses.
Growth and ripening time
Black Zebra grows indeterminate and usually reaches 180–220 cm. The variety ripens medium to medium-late. It fruits over a longer period, as long as warmth, light and nutrient supply are sufficient.
Growing Black Zebra
A sturdy tomato stake or string is necessary. With one- or two-shoot growing, side shoots are removed regularly. A sunny, warm and, where possible, rain-sheltered spot supports aroma, colour and leaf health.
Growing in a pot
For a container, we recommend at least 20–25 litres of volume. Even water supply is important, without creating waterlogging. During flowering and fruit development, feed regularly with a suitable tomato or vegetable fertiliser.
Buying a Black Zebra young plant
Our Black Zebra tomato plants are raised in Illmitz. The open-pollinated variety suits anyone looking for a striking striped tomato with a bold flavour and versatile kitchen use.
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