The Maida’s Kootenai Giant is a standout among heirloom tomatoes, renowned for its impressive size and irresistible flavor. As one of the largest Roma-style tomatoes available, it offers much more than its eye-catching appearance. Its massive, weighty fruits are meaty and bursting with rich, robust taste, making them a perfect choice for a variety of culinary applications, from sauce-making to roasting and preserving.
This exceptional variety was brought to British Columbia by Mr. Maida, an Italian immigrant to the Kootenays, adding a touch of history and tradition to your garden.
The rarity of this heirloom tomato makes it a prized addition to any vegetable patch, honoring its origins and ensuring its legacy continues. Growers looking for a truly unique and rewarding gardening experience will appreciate this tomato’s deep connection to heritage and its outstanding qualities.
If you’re looking for another wonderful variety similar to this one, try our San Marzano Redorta here.
Growing and Variety Information
Start the seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before your last frost date. When transplanting outdoors, ensure transplants are given plenty of sunlight and warm temperatures.
Family: Nightshade/ Solanum lycopersicum
Grow Type: Indeterminate
Days to Harvest: Approx. 80
Our Grow Process: Non-Isolated (Open-Pollinated)
Plant Size: 5 ft +
Leaf Type: Regular
Fruit Size: 3-4″
Fruit Weight: 4-6 ounces
Plant Stability: Stable
Variety Origin: Brought to British Columbia, Canada, by Mr. Maida, an Italian immigrant
Disease Resistance: None Specified
Seed Amount: 10+
