🍅 Quick take: Canadian Giant (Kanadskiy Velikan) is an indeterminate, potato leaf (PL) variety that produces heavy yields of massive, sweet beefsteaks. Growers should be prepared to give it plenty of room, as the vines are known for their vigorous, sprawling habit. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 4 Experience)
A tall-growing (up to 6.5 ft / 2 m in the greenhouse) and heavy-yielding variety. The foliage was potato leaf (PL). The fruits are incredibly delicious, large, with a tender texture, packing plenty of juice and sweetness. The vines have a very sprawling habit.
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage
- 🌿 Plant: Indeterminate vine with Potato Leaf (PL) foliage. It reaches about 6.5 ft (2 m) tall in a greenhouse but requires extra horizontal spacing due to its vigorous, sprawling growth habit.
- 📈 Yield: Rated as a heavy yielder.
- 👅 Taste & Texture: Highly praised for flavor. The flesh is tender, very juicy, and noticeably sweet.
- 🍅 Fruit Size: Large, meaty beefsteaks (usually pink/red).
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