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LECCINO |
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ALSO KNOWN AS: |
LECCIO |
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AREA OF ORIGIN: |
TUSCANY |
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DIFFUSION AREA: |
Italy, Argentina, Australia, Jordan, Israel and New Zealand. |
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TREE: |
The plant, a widely diffused oil variety, is vigorous with an open
semi-pendulous habit. The crown is ample and expansive with many
pendulous small branches which are curved at the tip. The leaves are
of medium dimension, elliptical-lanceolate in shape and
greenish-gray in color. The underside has a yellowish hue. |
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FRUIT: |
The drupe is of medium size (2 to 2.5 grams), ellipsoidal and
slightly asymmetrical in shape with a rounded tip and flattened
base. The maturation is early and simultaneous. The fruit is
purple-black although dark green at the optimal picking time. |
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AGRONOMIC CHARACTERS: |
The variety is self-sterile and so needs a pollinator, principally
Pendolino or Maurino, although Frantoio and Maraiolo are also
effective. Production is constant with no evident alternative
bearing when the orchard is properly managed. It has good resistance
to a number of pathogens including olive knot (Pseudomonas
savastanoi) and peacock spot (Cycloconium oleaginum). |
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OIL CONTENT: |
It has a variable oil content of between 16 and 21%, mildly fruity
and delicate. The oil is not always of a high quality standard
especially when grown in warmer areas. |
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HARVEST TIME: |
From the end of October to the beginning of December in Italy. |
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OTHER CHARACTERS: |
This is a very rustic variety, widely planted throughout the world.
More recently it has been used for the production of table olives,
semi-ripe or black. |
