About Olga’s Biggest
Russian origin, from Institute of Horticulture in Barnaul, Altai, Siberia. The original Russian name is unknown/lost; it was probably named by Bill McDorman of Hailey, Idaho who collected the seeds in Russia. Introduced commercially by Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens in the early 90s.
First offered in the Seed Savers 1994 Yearbook by Donald C. Kellums of Port Byron, Illinois. Indeterminate, regular leaf plants produce 8-17 oz., large, pink fruits that are variably shaped, from blunt hearts to beefsteak shape. Excellent balanced flavor.
- Varieties
- Heirloom / Open Pollinated
- Fruit Colors
- Pink
- Flesh Colors
- Pink
- Fruit Shapes
- Oblate / Oxheart
- Fruit Sizes
- Large
- Fruit Weights
- 8-17 oz
- Culinary Uses
- Paste / Sauce / Canner / Slicer
- Maturities
- Mid-season
- Plant Types
- Indeterminate
- Origins
- Russia
- Leaves
- Regular / Wispy
- Flavors
- Well-balanced