Abraham Lincoln Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $3.95
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90 days, indeterminate - 'Abraham Lincoln' was originally released by H. W. Buckbee Seed of Rockford, Illinois in 1923. It eventually became an R. H. Shumway variety. The original seeds for our line were purchased from R. H. Shumway in the late '90s when they were stating that the variety had been cleaned up as the result of a "major rebreeding project".
The 1930 H. W. Buckbee Seed Catalog described the plants as, " . . . the largest Tomato ever grown. We have had nine tomatoes in a single cluster with a total weight of seven pounds; the average weight is about a pound and we have grown many weighing nearly three pounds." The description continued, "phenomenal solidity of flesh" and " . . . a sturdy, healthy grower with distinctive bronzy-green foliage."
Our experience with this Shumway variety is that it is a very sturdy plant that produces nice yields of solid fleshed, dark red, good flavored medium-sized fruit that average about eight ounces. No where near the giant tomatoes they were exclaiming. Additionally, although Shumway claimed lineage to the original, the elusive, and possibly exaggerated "bronzy" foliage tone, keeps us searching for the original 'Buckbee Abraham Lincoln' tomato.
The 1930 H. W. Buckbee Seed Catalog described the plants as, " . . . the largest Tomato ever grown. We have had nine tomatoes in a single cluster with a total weight of seven pounds; the average weight is about a pound and we have grown many weighing nearly three pounds." The description continued, "phenomenal solidity of flesh" and " . . . a sturdy, healthy grower with distinctive bronzy-green foliage."
Our experience with this Shumway variety is that it is a very sturdy plant that produces nice yields of solid fleshed, dark red, good flavored medium-sized fruit that average about eight ounces. No where near the giant tomatoes they were exclaiming. Additionally, although Shumway claimed lineage to the original, the elusive, and possibly exaggerated "bronzy" foliage tone, keeps us searching for the original 'Buckbee Abraham Lincoln' tomato.
Fruit Color: Red
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Days to Maturity: 90
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Lifespan: Annual
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Days to Maturity: 90
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Lifespan: Annual
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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★★★★☆ Amateur Gardener
By Ed Wright on December 23, 2010
By Ed Wright on December 23, 2010
These grew well, did not have trouble with blight. Had many medium sized fruit that was a little oxheart shaped. Kept bearing a long time. Worth it. Sort of thick skins.
