Paul Robeson Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - Paul Robeson is an Eastern European heirloom variety named after the African-American actor, singer and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson. It was because of his activism and the unyielding position that he took during the McCarthy-era, that he became a hero in the former Soviet Union. Initially introduced to American seed savers in the mid 1990s by Marina Danilenko, a pioneering private seed seller and tomato seed collector from Moscow. 'Paul Robeson' tomato plants produce medium-large beefsteak-type fruit with maroon-black shoulders that are sweet, very juicy, and extremely flavourful.
Indeterminate growth.
80 Days to maturity.
25 seeds per packet.Â
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 3–4 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C. Provide support such as cages or stakes to keep plants tidy and accessible at harvest.
