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Tomato Plant, Paul Robeson

$2.50

Days to Maturity:  74 days
Heirloom
Fruit Size:  up to 4" diameter

Indeterminate

This purple-black beefsteak can have fruit up to 4 inches in diameter.  The fruit are very flavorful.  The tomato seed originated in Russia and was named after the operatic artist who was an advocate of equal rights for blacks.  The plant will set fruit at lower temperatures so it is an excellent choice for cooler climates.

Plants are grown in 2.5” pots. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods and will be ready in May. Plants can be picked up at Walnut Grove Vocational Farm, 33600 Pearl Street Kirkland, IL or DCCG can deliver plants to the following towns: Big Rock, Cortland, Hampshire, Hinckley, DeKalb, Geneva, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Maple Park, St. Charles, Sycamore, and Waterman.