Size truly matters and only the plumpest, proudest plants will be crowned
This isn’t just gardening—it’s a quest for glory. We’re looking for the heaviest, heartiest, most humongous tomatoes in the region. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a first-time grower, it’s time to see if you can turn a seedling into a $500 masterpiece.
Step 1: Claim Your Champion
Visit any IFA Country Store to sign up and pick up your FREE Big Zac Tomato Plant. (Act fast—supplies are limited!) Submit the official online contest form to complete your entry.
Step 2: Cultivate Your Giant
Take it home, give it some love, and watch it grow and grow and GROW.
Step 3: The Big Weigh-In
When your tomato has reached its peak, head to any IFA Country Store location. We’ll weigh your contender and snap a photo. All that's left for you to do is watch the leaderboard to see how your heavyweight stacks up against the competition.
Contest Rules & Guidelines
– Champion Hybrid Beefsteak –
Big Zac Tomato
If you’re looking to bring home the gold, meet the undisputed heavyweight of the garden: the Big Zac. This isn't just a tomato, it’s a genetic masterpiece specifically bred by world-record holders to tip the scales. Famous for producing massive, meaty fruit that can easily reach 4 to 6 pounds or more, the Big Zac is the ultimate secret weapon for any serious competitor. With its classic beefsteak flavor and staggering size, planting a Big Zac means you aren't just gardening you’re growing a legend. Get ready to clear some space on the leaderboard, because this variety is built to break records!
Grand Champion Prize
1st: $500 IFA Gift Card
Red & White Distinguished Grower Prizes
2nd: $100 IFA Gift Card
3rd: $50 IFA Gift Card
Excellence Finalist Prizes
4th-10th: $25 IFA Gift Card
The leaderboard will be updated every Wednesday during the contest weigh-in period August 1 - September 30. Keep your eye on the leaderboard weekly to catch all of the potential top 10 tomatoes. All winners will be announce the first week in October.
Youth Division
(Ages 17 and under. Registration must be completed by a parent or guardian.)
1st: $50 IFA Gift Card
2nd: $25 IFA Gift Card
3rd: $10 IFA Gift Card
– IFA Biggest Tomato Contest –
Official Contest Entry
Ready to grow a real showstopper? Kick off your biggest tomato adventure by officially entering the contest. Pick up your tomato from your local IFA Country Store, fill out the entry form below and follow along all summer for juicy updates. If your tomato takes the crown, you’ll get all the prize pick-up details sent straight to your inbox.
Top 10 Biggest Tomato Growers:
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Coming in August
Top 3 Youth Division Growers:
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Coming in August
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