Red Zebra Valencia Tomato

10 Seeds

Red Zebra Valencia Tomato is a unique heirloom tomato variety that produces beautiful red fruits with golden-yellow stripes. The fruits are medium-sized, juicy, and sweet with a balanced tomato flavor. This indeterminate variety is highly productive and suitable for fresh salads, slicing, sandwiches, sauces, and gourmet dishes. It performs very well in the Gulf region when grown during the cooler season and is ideal for gardens, greenhouses, containers, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting during the hot summer months when temperatures exceed 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended Mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal Soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Provide light afternoon shade during unusually warm Gulf days.

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid overwatering and ensure proper drainage.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 60–75 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 90–120 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 75–90 days after transplanting
• Pick fruits when they develop a deep red color with golden-yellow stripes and feel slightly soft.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for best yields.
• Use sturdy stakes, trellises, or tomato cages because this is an indeterminate variety.
• Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium during flowering and fruiting.
• Apply mulch to retain moisture and keep root temperatures lower.
• Red Zebra Valencia Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, and large containers.