Lukullus

created by Mo at 16.04.2023

Seed packet

Features

Color

red

Location

light: sunny to semi-shady

planting: bed

Taste

fruity

sweet

soury

Growth habit

growth habit: high

harvest: profitable

Resistances

Place fix

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Lukullus' is a very old German commercial variety that was introduced around 1910. It originates from Rathmannsdorf near Staßfurt, was bred by Franz Staib and is the result of a cross between 'Danish Export' and 'Juwel'. The vigorous, normal-leaved plants grow to a maximum height of 200 cm/2.2 yd. Lukullus is an early variety that only needs 50 to 60 days to ripen after fertilization. Up to 15 bright red salad tomatoes grow on opposite panicles, reach a size of 4 to 6 cm/1.6-2.4 in and weigh up to 80 g. This tried and tested variety has a soft, burst-resistant skin, is juicy and has a fruity, sweet and sour taste.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Early ripening, 55 to 69 days. Narrow growth (requires little space), also possible in containers (15-20L). It can be grown as a single shoot, but also very well in 2 to 3 shoots. It is important to ensure that you do not remove too much foliage as this increases the likelihood of the fruit forming a green collar.