Tomato Purple Zebra F1 Seed
Best choice for home gardeners wanting visually striking, flavorful heirloom-style tomatoes.
Introducing the Tomato Purple Zebra F1 Seed, an AAS award-winning variety that combines stunning visual appeal with exceptional taste. These indeterminate plants yield uniquely colored tomatoes, featuring a striking dark red exterior with vibrant green stripes and a deep mahogany interior. Enjoy their firm texture and rich, complex flavor profile. This variety demonstrates good resistance to cracking and a robust disease package, promising a successful and bountiful harvest. It's an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a visually captivating and delicious addition to their garden.
$35.26
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1828
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+87%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7580
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Market growers and gardeners seeking eye-catching, unique produce
- Home gardeners needing reliable, uniform, and vigorous plant growth
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing complex, gourmet flavor for fresh dishes
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring lower upfront seed investment costs
- Seed savers wanting to propagate plants for future seasons
- Commercial farmers requiring maximum volume over specialty flavor profiles
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust genetic profile minimizes common garden pathogens and crop loss.
Visual Appeal
Striking green stripes and mahogany interior make for a stunning harvest.
Flavor Complexity
Deep, rich profile elevates this variety above standard garden tomatoes.
Structural Integrity
Firm texture and crack resistance ensure high-quality fruit post-harvest.
Growth Reliability
AAS award-winning genetics provide consistent performance for home gardeners.
Ease of Cultivation
Indeterminate growth requires diligent staking and pruning for best results.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
75-80°F
Germination Days
7-14 Days
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Maturation Days
80 Days
Spacing in Row
12-36 inches
Spacing Between Rows
3-5 feet
Planting Method
Transplant
Seed Format
RAW / UNTREATED
Features
- All-America Selections Winner
- Striking dark red fruit with green stripes
- Rich, complex flavor profile
- Firm texture for handling
- Good tolerance to cracking
- Strong disease resistance
- Indeterminate plant growth
- Untreated seed option available
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Tomato Purple Zebra F1 Seed for its superior flavor and striking visual appeal. The fruit’s deep purple and green striping makes it a garden standout. Reviewers consistently describe the taste as complex, balancing sweetness with pleasant acidity, far exceeding standard varieties. Plants exhibit vigorous growth and robust yields, reinforcing the expected reliability of this F1 hybrid. While the initial cost is higher than open pollinated seeds, the consensus is that the unique combination of gourmet flavor and high quality performance fully justifies the premium price. This variety is highly recommended for enthusiasts seeking both culinary excellence and visual interest in their garden.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. You will need to provide sturdy staking or a trellis to support its continuous upward growth.
You can expect to harvest your first Purple Zebra tomatoes approximately 80 days after transplanting them into your garden.
No, these are raw, untreated seeds. They have not been coated or treated with fungicides or pesticides, making them a great choice for organic gardening practices.
For optimal airflow and health, space your plants 12 to 36 inches apart within the row, with 3 to 5 feet between each row.
Yes, the recommended planting method is to start them as transplants. Ensure your soil temperature is between 75-80°F to encourage successful germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 14 days.
This variety was specifically bred with good tolerance to cracking. Its firm texture helps the fruit hold up well during handling and reduces the likelihood of splitting as it matures.
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