Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds

Name: Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds
Brand: Sow Right Seeds
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Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds | Product Features

Striking, uniquely colored dark heirloom tomatoes named in honor of the famed African American singer and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson.
Gourmet culinary favorite renowned for its extraordinarily rich, complex, and savory flavor profile
Indeterminate growth habit that blooms and produces high yields of fruit continuously until the first frost
Non-GMO heirloom seeds carefully packaged with a minimum of 100mg (about 40 seeds) per packet.

Transform your home garden into a culinary haven with non-GMO heirloom Paul Robeson Tomato seeds from Sow Right Seeds. Celebrated by home gardeners and chefs alike, this gourmet heirloom variety is famous for its striking dark, rich coloration and deeply satisfying, complex smoky flavor profile. Perfect for slicing fresh into salads, stacking onto sandwiches, or simmering into rich artisanal sauces and salsas, these seeds bring an exceptional culinary experience directly from your garden to your table. As an indeterminate variety, Paul Robeson tomato plants continue to grow, bloom, and set fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost.

Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1/4” deep in moist, well-draining soil in a full-sun location. Expect germination in 5–14 days when soil temperatures are maintained between 70–85°F. Space plants 36” apart to allow ample room for growth. As an indeterminate variety, plants require staking, cages, or a strong trellis system to support continuous vine growth and heavy fruit development throughout the season. Expect maturity in 70–80 days.

Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds Growing Details
Botanical Name	Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Spacing	36”
Planting Depth	1/4”
Spread	24” – 36”
Height	60” – 84”
Germination Temp	70 – 85 °F
Light Required	Full Sun
Life Cycle	Annual
Days to Germination	5-14
Days to Maturity	70 – 80 Days
Planting Zone	3-13
Flower Form	Single
Growth Rate	Fast
Growing Season	Spring, Summer
Harvest/Blooming Season	Summer

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Paul Robeson tomato is a classic Russian heirloom variety. It was introduced to western seed catalogs in the late 20th century by seed saver Marina Danilenko and was named in honor of Paul Robeson, the famed African American opera singer, actor, and civil rights activist who was widely revered in Russia.

Dark heirloom tomatoes have delicate, thin skins that are especially prone to cracking or splitting if soil moisture fluctuates dramatically. To prevent cracking, maintain consistent, even soil moisture by watering deeply at the base of the plant and applying a layer of organic mulch around the root zone.

Because dark tomatoes retain green shoulders near the stem, visual cues can sometimes be tricky. A Paul Robeson tomato is ready to harvest when the skin develops a deep dusky red-brick tint and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed near the bottom.

Yes. Because Paul Robeson is an indeterminate variety, the vines will continue to grow and produce fruit all season long. Staking, caging, or trellising is essential to keep the heavy vines off the ground. Pruning away low-growing suckers helps improve airflow, reduce fungal leaf diseases, and direct energy into producing larger fruit.