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The listing, Black Tomato (Paul Robeson) Heirloom has ended.

Package of 15 seeds.

This famous tomato has almost a cult following among seed collectors and tomato connoisseurs. They simply cannot get enough of this variety’s amazing flavor that is so distinctive, sweet and smokey. 7-10 oz. fruit are a black-brick color. Named in honor of the famous opera singer star of ‘King Solomon's Mines’, 1937. Paul Robeson was also a Russian and Equal Rights Advocate for Blacks. This Russian heirloom was lovingly named in his honor.

Just wanted to remind everybody, whether you've won seeds from me or not, that you can feel free to shoot me gardening questions if you have them. I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I've been in the garden since before I could walk (so I know my way around). Good luck and God bless.
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Basic Insecticide:

Nicotine solution: This is gross, I know. But Nicotine is found in many plants (tomatoes, potatoes, others) as a natural insecticide. Find a cigarette store around you or online that sells tobacco by the bag, 1/2 pound or more. cheapest is best. Form a piece of paper in to a funnel and put about 4 cups worth in to an empty gallon jug. Then put about 1/4 cup of alcohol (vodka, rubbing, doesn't matter) and fill the rest with warm tap water. Seal it and leave in a dark place for 14 days, shaking it up once a day. On the fifteenth day unseal it and leave it open for two days (this is to let the alcohol evaporate). Cap it back up and it should store well for 3 or 4 years in a dark, cool area.

Insecticide: In a 20-24oz spray bottle, pour a 1/2 cup of nicotine solution, 2 tablespoons (approx.) of hand or dish soap, and the rest with water. If using tap water leave open for 24 hours to let the chlorine evaporate out. Mist all the areas on the infested plant. Soap makes it stick, nicotine kills the bugsies, plant stays unharmed! Fruit and veg will rinse clean.
Apr 9th, 2013 at 7:38:43 AM PDT by
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Are these indeterminate?
Apr 11th, 2013 at 5:33:49 PM PDT by
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Most definitely. Given the opportunity they will vine everywhere. I grow in containers to help limit spread.
Apr 11th, 2013 at 5:39:33 PM PDT by

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