Paul Robeson Tomato, Heirloom Seeds

Paul Robeson Tomato, Heirloom Seeds — The Rich, Sweet Purple Beefsteak Named for a Civil Rights Legend

Paul Robeson (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most celebrated dark heirloom tomatoes — a stunning purple beefsteak producing 6–10 oz fruits with brown to dark red skin, approximately 4 inches wide and slightly flattened. Named for the legendary African-American singer, actor, and civil rights activist, this variety delivers a rich, sweet, complex flavor that stands out in any garden. Indeterminate, ripening evenly at the shoulders for uniform fruit quality. 80 days.

Why Grow Paul Robeson?

• Stunning purple beefsteak — brown to dark red skin, 6–10 oz, 4 inches wide
• Rich, sweet, complex flavor — one of the finest dark heirloom tomatoes
• Named for a civil rights legend — a tomato with a remarkable story
• Even ripening at the shoulders — uniform fruit quality throughout
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage. Water consistently. Harvest when skin turns dark red-brown and fruit gives slightly to pressure.

Days to maturity: 80 days
Fruit size: 6–10 oz, purple beefsteak
Plant type: Indeterminate
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12