Paul Robeson is an outstanding black tomato variety known for its smoky flavor with a good acid/sweet balance. This famous Russian developed heirloom was named in honor of Paul Robeson, famous African-American civil rights advocate, singer and actor. 6-10 oz fruits. This will be your best early producer. Indeterminate.
GROWING TIPS:
Start seed indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost. Provide plants with plenty of light to avoid tall, spindly tomato transplants. A sunny south-facing window or grow lights will be sufficient. A heat mat helps to speed up the germination process. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. A few weeks before transplanting time, harden off plants by exposing them to an increasing number of hours outdoors each day. Delay transplanting until your soil has thoroughly warmed up in the spring; usually about 2 weeks after the your average last frost date. Set transplants in the ground and cover stem so that only 2-3 sets true leaves are exposed, resulting in a stronger root system.
SEED FACTS:
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 74 from transplants
Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2″
Days to Sprout: 6-12
Plant Spacing: 15-24″
Row Spacing: 3-4′
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 5-8′
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No
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