Lucchese
From Tatiana's TOMATOBase
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| Lucchese | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | beefsteak |
| Fruit size | large |
| Fruit type | slicer, paste |
| Variety type | family heirloom |
| Country | Italy |
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - ripe fruit. 2013-09-29.
B.C KO T
- Tall and vigorous plants with regular leaf foliage, huge fruits, up to 2 lbs, shaped like a barrel. Meaty, delicious rich and sweet flavor. (very limited, 12 seeds/ packet)
Seed source:
- Bill Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin (WI MI B) 12 / Bob Wildfong, Ontario, Canada (ONT WI B) 03
Year grown: 2013
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
IL LO N
- 90 days, indet., regular leaf plant with a good yield of 14-20 oz red fruit with very good flavor.
Seed source:
- Bill Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin (WI MI B) 06 / Bob Wildfong, Ontario, Canada (ONT WI B) 03
Year grown:
Location: Oblong, Illinois
History
- Italian heirloom from the Lucchese family.
- Introduced commercially by Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds in 2014.
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - plant. 2013-06-23.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - ripe fruit. 2013-09-29.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - sliced fruit. 2013-09-29.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - sliced fruit. 2013-10-06.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Lucchese - sliced fruit. 2013-10-23.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds | . | . |
| 2016 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds | . | . |
| 2015 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds | . | . |
| 2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new | . | . |
| 2013 | . | . | |
| 2012 | 3 | . | |
| 2011 | 2 | . | |
| 2010 | 2 | . | |
| 2009 | 4 | . | |
| 2008 | 3 | . | |
| 2007 | 2 | . |
Facts about LuccheseRDF feed
| Country | Italy + |
| Description | Tall and vigorous plants with regular leaf foliage, huge fruits, up to 2 lbs, shaped like a barrel. Meaty, delicious rich and sweet flavor. (very limited, 12 seeds/ packet) |
| Fruit color | red + |
| Fruit shape | beefsteak + |
| Fruit size | large + |
| Fruit type | slicer + and paste + |
| Growth habit | indet. + |
| History | * Italian heirloom from the Lucchese family.
|
| Leaf | regular + |
| Maturity | midseason + |
| Member code | B.C KO T + and IL LO N + |
| Seed source | Bill Minkey of Darien, Wisconsin (WI MI B) 12 / Bob Wildfong, Ontario, Canada (ONT WI B) 03 |
| Variety type | family heirloom + |
| Vendor | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds + |
| Year grown | 2013 + |