Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds
Paul Robeson Tomato Seeds - Solanum lycopersicum
- Grown as an Annual
- Full Sun
- Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 95%
- Approximately 20 seeds per packet
Paul Robeson tomato has a cult following due to its incredible flavour. It is a determinate (bush) heirloom tomato with medium-large brick-red fruits with green shoulders. It has a deep, distinctive, and smoky flavour that's just phenomenal. One of my top 5 tomato varieties (and I've grown hundreds).
Named in honour of the famous opera singer and activist, Paul Robeson.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out date. In southwestern BC, I plant mid-March for planting out mid-May. Seeds benefit from bottom heat when germinating. Grow in full sun. Stake plants with a tomato cage or trellis. This is an determinate variety, so prune only minimally. Fruits are ripe when slightly soft, and a deep red colour- this variety has green shoulders even when ripe.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $12, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.
Shipping Internationally
International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.
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Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Very accommodating and communicative seller. I haven't grown the seeds yet but will see in the summer how they grow. I was happy to get the Paul Robeson as they seem to be hard to find.