{"product_id":"green-zebra-tomato-rare-heirloom","title":"Green Zebra Tomato - Rare Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Zebra Tomato — Heirloom, Rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Variety\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Green Zebra Tomato is an eye-catching heirloom variety first bred in the 1980s and now loved by gardeners worldwide. Fruits are medium-sized, typically 3–5 ounces, with a bright green base and bold yellow striping that deepens as they ripen. Their tangy-sweet flavor is zesty and refreshing, making them a favorite for fresh eating, salsas, and gourmet dishes. The unique striping ensures you’ll know when fruits are ready to pick — slightly soft to the touch, with yellow streaks fully developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Indeterminate — vigorous vines that continue setting fruit until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaturity: Around 75–80 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Size: Medium, 3–5 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Bright green fruit with bold golden-yellow striping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYield: Productive and reliable throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting Seeds: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your final frost. Transplant outdoors once seedlings are hardened and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 18–24 inches between plants for airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Fertile, well-draining soil with compost or organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting plants dry out completely to maintain flavor and reduce cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Provide strong cages, stakes, or trellises — vines grow vigorously and fruits can weigh them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilization: Balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, followed by potassium- and phosphorus-rich feedings once flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Growing Practices\u003cbr\u003e\nAll of our plants are cultivated here in the USA, grown from seed, cuttings, or tissue culture. This ensures strong genetics, healthy plants, and a reliable source for gardeners who want to add heirloom or rare varieties to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twyman's Flora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51387608072471,"sku":"157","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/twymansflora.com\/products\/green-zebra-tomato-rare-heirloom","provider":"Twyman's Flora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}