Tomato, Paul Robeson (Beefsteak)

This juicy heirloom produces medium-sized dark red fruits with dark green to black shoulders, and fruits that average about 7-10 ounces.  The flavor is rich and a bit smoky and it makes the BEST tomato soup!  We also love it on a good summer burger, BLT...basically everything.   This heirloom variety was named in honor of Paul Robeson (1898-1976).  Paul Robeson was an African American actor, athlete, singer, linguist and an outspoken activist for racial equality and social justice for African Americans and all colonized peoples.   Favorite plant color combos:  Paul Robeson + Cardinal Basil Paul Robeson + Czech Black Jalapeno Pepper Paul Robeson + Joy's Midnight Chard Tomatoes love full sun and well-draining, fertile soil.  Plant your tomato DEEP, up to the first set of bottom leaves - doing so encourages a stronger root system.  Amend with compost or worm castings and mulch at the base to ensure good soil moisture for the growing season.  Staking is highly recommended - Square ca