Tomato 'Black Zebra'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Standard
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Green
Red
Black
Striped
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Springdale, Arkansas

Wildomar, California

Clarksville, Indiana

Lawrence, Kansas

Portland, Maine

Boston, Massachusetts

Traverse City, Michigan

Campbell Hall, New York

Syracuse, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Syracuse, UT | May 2014 | positive

I grew this tomato in northern Utah in 2013. It grew well and was in the mid-range of productivity of the plants I grew. It was flavorf...Read More

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Portland, ME (Zone 5a) | April 2010 | positive

My first black tomato. Flavor is mildly smokey. Did well in my Zone 5. A beautiful tomato.

S
Wildomar, CA | August 2009 | positive

This was one of my most prolific tomatoes this year. The plants were resistant to disease, did well in the hot, dry Southern California ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Round 1.5" to 2" fruits with tender, deep dark red skin with vertical dark green and mahogany streaks.

M
Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) | February 2006 | positive

Great smokey flavor with a deep mahogany flesh.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

A coloful dark version of the Green Zebra.

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