{"product_id":"yellow-zebra-tomato","title":"Yellow Zebra Tomato","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\" class=\"\"\u003eYellow Zebra is a striking and flavourful tomato variety bred right here at Metchosin Farm. A cheerful addition to the summer garden, the fruit display vivid yellow skins adorned with bright green stripes. Medium-sized, sweet and low in acid, these tomatoes are ideal for salads, sandwiches, or straight from the vine. They combine the savoury depth of a classic tomato with a refreshing sweetness and make a colourful splash in any dish or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Yellow Zebra Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eThrives in Zones 3-9 in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Ideal for container growing, greenhouses, or warm sheltered outdoor locations. Support is recommended for the tall indeterminate vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1573\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eA Metchosin Farm-bred variety developed through careful selection for flavour, appearance, and productivity. Yellow Zebra continues the tradition of creating regionally adapted, open-pollinated tomato lines with beautiful aesthetics and reliable yields. Tomatoes with unique striping like these have long captured gardeners' imaginations for both beauty and culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1922\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors in late winter; transplant outdoors after frost for heavy summer harvests.\u003cbr data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and grow in a greenhouse or warm outdoor site.\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be started indoors and transplanted into greenhouse or warmest garden microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1922\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2357\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Yellow Zebra Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5cm (¼in) deep indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Harden off before transplanting.\u003cbr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even moisture; avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.\u003cbr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fruit when skins turn a rich yellow-green and feel slightly soft to the touch.\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake or cage tall vines; prune suckers for better airflow and yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2734\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eSelect Healthy Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the most vibrant, disease-free fruit.\u003cbr data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eExtract Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop seeds into water and ferment for 2-3 days to separate pulp.\u003cbr data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eClean and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse thoroughly and dry seeds on a non-stick surface for 1-2 weeks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in airtight containers in a cool, dark, dry place for up to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2815\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811184029938,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-051","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Yellow-Zebra-Tomato_b006ecbf-7c4f-42c4-8eb6-de779d75209d.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/yellow-zebra-tomato","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}