Yellow Zebra

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sunlit and boldly patterned, Yellow Zebra tomatoes ripen to a warm golden canvas brushed with painterly, chartreuse-and-cream striping.

Their flesh is tender and juicy with a sweet, gently tangy bite—smooth, slice-ready, and bursting with bright flavor. Ideal for fresh slicing, vibrant salads, and showy tomato sauces that highlight their sunny color and distinctive stripes.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Yellow Zebra Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Yellow Zebra’s tender gel and sunny sweetness make it a slicing tomato that actually tastes like fruit—bright but not sharp. For sauces, reduce briefly so it concentrates rather than collapsing into candy-like sweetness, and let salt + oil do the heavy lifting.

Best Uses

thick sandwich slices where the fruit stays juicy but not watery
salt-and-oil slicing for a quick, sunny plate (hold the sweetness with flaky salt)
vibrant salads with a light vinaigrette to keep the striping intact
showy tomato sauce where you reduce just enough to concentrate without dulling the chartreuse tang

Flavor Profile

sweet, sun-kissed flavor gently tangy bite tender, juicy flesh smooth sliceability with bright release

Kitchen Pairings

extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar sea salt and flaky salt fresh mozzarella garlic black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

Yellow Zebra (Solanum lycopersicum) — what pest or disease is most likely, and how do I fix it fast?

Early blight (Alternaria) is common on Solanum lycopersicum and shows up as dark, concentric leaf spots that spread upward from older leaves. Remove and discard infected leaves immediately, keep foliage dry by watering at the soil line, and spray a labeled fungicide that targets early blight at first spotting. Also mulch to reduce soil splash since this disease spreads from lower, splashed leaves.

How often should I water Yellow Zebra during the main growing phase (flowering to fruit set)?

During flowering and fruit set, keep soil evenly moist—typically about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week total, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light watering, aiming for consistent moisture to prevent blossom-end rot and cracking. Check by feel: the top few inches should be moist, not waterlogged or bone-dry between waterings.

When is Yellow Zebra ready to harvest, and what signs should I look for?

Harvest at about 75 days to maturity when fruits are fully colored for the cultivar and have a firm-but-giving texture—no hard green shoulders near the stem. If you gently twist and the fruit releases easily from the vine, it’s at peak ripeness. For best flavor, pick after the fruit has developed its yellow/golden striping and is fully ripened, not just partially colored.