Description
Solanum lycopersicum
Distinctively flavored tomato - sweet, earthy, dense, smoky & tangy all at the same time!
INDETERMINATE. This Russian heirloom named in honor of the Black singer, actor, social activist, lawyer and athlete Paul Robeson. Its complex flavor reflects the complex life story of its namesake, who rose and fell from the spotlight countless times at home and abroad. These 4-6” fruits are some of the best-tasting tomatoes we’ve ever had the joy of devouring. They produce quite well over a long period of time, making an out-of-this world caprese salad.
Tomatoes are native to northwestern South America and by at least 500 BC they had been domesticated and were being cultivated as far north as modern-day Mexico, enjoyed by Aztec and other civilizations. They spread to Europe and the Caribbean through the Spanish colonizers, where they became staple parts of the food culture in many European countries as well.
Seeds grown by Swift River Farm in Salmon, Idaho and Affinity Farm in Moscow, Idaho.
30 seeds
Directions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after. Bury past first set of leaves, add eggshells to soil for calcium, and provide support. Indeterminate.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
¼” |
2’ |
5-10 |
68 |