Distinctive Ribbed Fruits
Produces flattened tomatoes with deep pleats and prominent ribs that distinguish this variety from many smooth-fruited tomatoes.
Zapotec Tomato Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
Regular price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Sale price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Regular price
Tax included.
-
Estimated Delivery:Nov 21 - Nov 25
-
Free Shipping on All Orders
Product description
Zapotec Tomato Seeds
Zapotec Tomato is an heirloom tomato variety known for its distinctive pleated, ribbed fruits and flattened shape. The fruits typically develop a pink to reddish-pink color when ripe and have a juicy texture suitable for fresh eating, salads, and cooking. Zapotec tomato plants grow best in warm weather, full sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, making them a distinctive choice for home vegetable gardens.
Heirloom Tomato Variety Ribbed Fruits Warm-Season Vegetable Home Vegetable Gardens
Key Features
Pink-Reddish Color
Fruits generally develop a pink to reddish-pink color as they ripen, depending on growing conditions and the seed strain.
Fresh and Culinary Use
The juicy fruits can be used in salads, sliced dishes, sandwiches, and a variety of home-cooked recipes.
Warm-Season Growth
Plants need warm growing conditions, sufficient sunlight, and steady soil moisture for healthy growth and fruit development.
Product Highlights
Heirloom tomato variety
Deeply pleated, ribbed fruits
Flattened tomato shape
Pink to reddish-pink ripe fruits
Suitable for fresh eating
Useful for salads and cooking
Requires full sunlight
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Zapotec Tomato |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Tomato plant; growth habit may vary by seed strain |
| Fruit Shape | Flattened and deeply ribbed or pleated |
| Fruit Color | Generally pink to reddish-pink when ripe |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual in suitable climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, depending on local climate |
| Sowing Season | Start indoors before the last frost or sow outdoors in warm, frost-free conditions |
| Sowing Months | Typically 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost when starting indoors; adjust to local conditions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 21–29°C (70–85°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, generally 6–8 hours or more daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Maintain consistent soil moisture and avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Plant Spacing | Generally 45–75 cm (18–30 inches), adjusted to plant habit and support method |
| Harvest Time | Often around 75–90 days after transplanting, depending on the seed strain and growing conditions |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start the Seeds
Sow seeds in a clean seed-starting mix about 6–8 weeks before the expected last frost. Keep the growing medium warm and evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Sow seeds in a clean seed-starting mix about 6–8 weeks before the expected last frost. Keep the growing medium warm and evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Step 2: Provide Adequate Light
Place seedlings in a bright location with sufficient sunlight. If growing indoors, provide suitable supplemental lighting when natural light is limited.
Place seedlings in a bright location with sufficient sunlight. If growing indoors, provide suitable supplemental lighting when natural light is limited.
Step 3: Transplant Carefully
Harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors. Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil after frost danger has passed and temperatures are suitable.
Harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors. Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil after frost danger has passed and temperatures are suitable.
Step 4: Support Healthy Growth
Water consistently at the base of the plants, maintain good airflow, and provide stakes or cages if needed to support branches and developing fruits.
Water consistently at the base of the plants, maintain good airflow, and provide stakes or cages if needed to support branches and developing fruits.
Step 5: Harvest Ripe Tomatoes
Check the fruits regularly and harvest when they develop their characteristic ripe color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Handle the ribbed fruits carefully to avoid bruising.
Check the fruits regularly and harvest when they develop their characteristic ripe color and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Handle the ribbed fruits carefully to avoid bruising.
Grow Distinctive Zapotec Tomatoes
Zapotec Tomato Seeds offer home gardeners an opportunity to grow an unusual heirloom tomato with deeply pleated fruits and attractive pinkish-red coloring. Provide warm conditions, full sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent watering to support healthy plants and flavorful harvests for fresh meals and home cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover what makes Zapotec tomatoes distinctive, when to harvest them, and how to grow healthy plants from seed.
What makes Zapotec tomatoes different from regular tomatoes?
Zapotec tomatoes are recognized for their flattened shape and deeply folded, pleated sides. Their unusual appearance makes them distinct from many round, smooth-skinned tomato varieties. Ripe fruits are generally pink to reddish-pink and can be used fresh or in cooking.
How do you grow Zapotec tomatoes from seeds?
Start Zapotec tomato seeds indoors in a warm seed-starting mix, usually 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost. Keep the mix evenly moist and provide adequate light after germination. Harden off the seedlings before transplanting them into a sunny garden bed with fertile, well-drained soil.
When are Zapotec tomatoes ready to harvest?
Harvest Zapotec tomatoes when the fruits develop their characteristic pinkish-red ripe color and feel slightly soft when gently pressed. Harvest timing depends on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions. Check the plant regularly as the fruits approach maturity, and handle their deeply ribbed surfaces carefully.