Gold Zebra Tomato – MIg

Description

Gold Zebra Tomato is a striking heirloom variety prized for its beautiful golden-yellow fruits marked with distinctive orange-gold stripes. The round, medium-sized tomatoes have a juicy texture and a sweet, slightly tangy flavor, making them excellent for fresh salads, slicing, sandwiches, garnishes, and roasting. This vigorous, indeterminate variety produces abundant fruit over a long season and performs particularly well during the UAE’s cooler growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Start seeds in August and transplant seedlings in early October, when temperatures begin to cool.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days in warm soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 60–75 cm apart, with 90–120 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced tomato fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Increase potassium during flowering and fruiting to support healthy fruit development.
• Support: Provide sturdy stakes, cages, or trellises, as the vigorous indeterminate vines can become heavy with fruit.
• Harvest: Fruits are typically ready approximately 70–85 days after transplanting, when they develop their characteristic golden color and distinct striping.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest regularly using clean pruners or gently twist ripe fruits from the vine. Allow fruits to fully color for the best flavor.