Bring dark shoulders and striped colour to summer salads. Blue Zebra is a juicy slicing tomato for wedges, fresh salsa and simple plates with basil and cheese.
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- 2026
Tomatoes for the kitchen
Blue Zebra tomato seeds
Bring dark shoulders and striped colour to summer salads. Blue Zebra is a juicy slicing tomato for wedges, fresh salsa and simple plates with basil and cheese.
Type
Striped salad tomato
Habit
Indeterminate vine
Season
Mid-season; timing varies
Packet
15+ seeds
Why grow it?
Choose Blue Zebra for the contrast of its dark shoulders and striped skin. Let the base colour develop as the fruit ripens; the dark areas alone do not tell you whether a tomato is ready to eat.
At a glance
Crop
Solanum lycopersicum
Colour
Orange-red ripening colour, green striping and dark shoulders
Texture
Juicy flesh for fresh dishes
Support
Stake, cage or trellis
In the kitchen
- Salad wedges: Cut ripe fruit into wedges and dress just before serving.
- Fresh salsa: Dice with onion, herbs and a little lime; taste before seasoning.
- Roasting: Halve fruit for a roasting tray or quick cooked sauce.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Is Blue Zebra blue all the way through?
No. The name refers to dark pigmentation on the skin. Expect the underlying fruit colour to change as it ripens; dark shoulders are not a ripeness test.
Does it need a support?
Yes. Its indeterminate vines need room and a sturdy stake, cage or trellis.
Is it disease-resistant?
A specific disease-resistance rating has not been verified for this seed lot. Use normal tomato growing practices and inspect plants regularly.
Colour intensity, fruit size and harvest timing vary with the seed line, light and growing conditions.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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