Tomato 'Paul Robeson'

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Paul Robeson is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Paul Robeson needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Paul Robeson about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to first leaves to promote strong roots.

Paul Robeson is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Named after Paul Robeson, an operatic singer who was an advocate of equal rights for blacks.

Heirloom from Russia.

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