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| Plant ID | 12 |
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Paul Robeson |
| Species | lycopersicum |
| Location | South Bed - South Side |
| Date Planted | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Seed Source | Tomato Fest |
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| Grow Method | Soil |
| Notes | Indeterminate; Mid Season (74 days); sets fruit in lower temps Tomato seeds for this Russian heirloom were made available by Marina Danilenko, a Moscow seeds woman. This favorite heirloom tomato was named after the operatic artist who won acclaim as an advocate of equal rights for Blacks. His artistry was admired world-wide, especially in the Soviet Union. This "black" beefsteak tomato is slightly flattened, round, and grows to 4-inches. Its deep, rich colors, a dusky, dark-red, with dark-green shoulders, and red flesh in its center, stand it apart from others. Very flavorful fruits with luscious, earthy, exotic flavors and good acid/sweet balance. Paul Robeson (aka Pol Robeson) won "Best of Show" at 2001 and 2002 Carmel TomatoFest tasting. As this tomato variety originates from Siberia and sets fruits at lower temps, it is an excellent choice for cooler growing regions. |
| build | Action Apr 29, 2024 |
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Plants were reaching the top of the floating row cover and starting to topple over without support. Winds have been picking up, so hesitant tolet them go completely uncovered. Pruned to single stem and put on string. Will try to keep row cover fabric on the outside (I put hooks on the inner part of the trellis so hopefully can keep them from the edges where they would get battered). Fingers crossed. |
| science | Nutrients Apr 16, 2024 |
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| visibility | Observation Apr 16, 2024 |
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Will need support soon |
| build | Action Apr 7, 2024 |
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Trimmed lower leaves and suckers |
| visibility | Observation Apr 7, 2024 |
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Pre-trim. Bigger of the two |
| visibility | Observation Mar 25, 2024 |
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| upgrade | Potting Up Mar 13, 2024 |
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Planted in right garden bed on cool night. Adding floating row covers. |
| visibility | Observation Mar 9, 2024 |
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| visibility | Observation Mar 9, 2024 |
Roots started reaching down to nutes (kratky) |
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| science | Nutrients Mar 5, 2024 |
Fox Farm Happy Frog week 1 in soil on 3/3/2024. Potted up to Kratky cup with General Hydroponics week 1 schedule on 3/4/2024 |
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| upgrade | Potting Up Mar 5, 2024 |
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| upgrade | Potting Up Mar 5, 2024 |
Potted up from seed tray (Tomato 2 + SoyBean) |
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