Paul Robeson brings juicy, dark tomato slices to summer toast and salad plates. Its rich flavour balances sweetness with tang, so a simple dressing lets the fruit stand out.
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- 2026
Tomatoes for the kitchen
Paul Robeson tomato seeds
Paul Robeson brings juicy, dark tomato slices to summer toast and salad plates. Its rich flavour balances sweetness with tang, so a simple dressing lets the fruit stand out.
Packet
15+ seeds
Plant habit
Indeterminate vines
Fruit
Dark beefsteak
Kitchen pick
Fresh slices & roasting
Why grow it?
Choose it for a full-flavoured slicing tomato with a useful place in everyday meals. Try it with basil and mozzarella, or roast wedges for a warm toast topping.
At a glance
Variety
Open-pollinated heirloom
Colour
Dusky red to maroon, with dark shoulders
Texture
Juicy flesh for slicing
Support
Stake or cage the growing vines
In the kitchen
- Summer toast: Add fresh slices after toasting the bread.
- Salad: Combine ripe wedges with basil, mozzarella and olive oil.
- Roasted topping: Roast cut tomatoes in a tray to catch the juices; spoon over toast or cooked grains.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Who is the variety named after?
The actor, singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.
Can the ripe shoulders stay dark green?
Yes. Judge ripeness from the developing red-maroon colour and gentle softening together, rather than waiting for an evenly red fruit.
Are the fruits crack-proof?
No. Growers have observed cracking. Keep watering consistent and check ripe fruit after heavy rain.
Flavour descriptions are tasting impressions; results vary with ripeness and growing conditions. Plant after frost risk has passed and allow room for supported vines.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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