{"product_id":"organic-paul-robeson-tomato-art-pack","title":"Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Paul Robeson Tomato, a revered heirloom variety, finds its origins shrouded in Russian folklore. Named after the famed African-American singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson, this cultivar is believed to have originated from Siberia or the Black Sea region and was introduced to the United States in the 20th century. Belonging to the Solanum lycopersicum species, the Paul Robeson Tomato showcases a distinctive appearance. Its medium-sized, globe-shaped fruits exhibit a striking deep maroon or purple hue with hints of green on the shoulders when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its taste, the Paul Robeson Tomato offers a complex flavor profile—smoky, sweet, and tangy with a hint of earthiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When planting from seed, it's recommended to start indoors approximately 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan Paul Robeson Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Paul Robeson Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338280284273,"sku":"SNV6021","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV6021-OrganicPaulRobesonTomatoArtPack.jpg?v=1747081013","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-paul-robeson-tomato-art-pack","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}