next year - need suggestions - Page 2

**carolyn137** · October 21, 2010

I've also been contemplating KBX, is this a big difference from AGG other than color. (note to Carolyn, I am one of those guys that see orange where it may not really be there. For example, the middle light on a stop light is definitely orange, as are most school busses).

Also how do I decide between Anna Russian and Donskoi?

p.s. is there anything else that i absolutely need to have?

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Yes, there's a big difference between AGG and KBX not only with color, but with taste. I love both.

You pick a heart and grow it. There's always next year to grow other heart varieties, which are some of my faves. I've grown all the hearts you mention and if you're limited to what you posted then I'd select Anna Russian over Donskoi, but there are others I prefer over those two as well.

No, there's nothing more you have to have, for THIS next season. You grow varieties to trial them, you keep a list of what does well for you, and each year you try new varieties.

About color perception. On Tuesday I was at the eye surgeon's office for yet another followup for the two cataract surgeries. I asked about the antibiotic drops b'c I said I thought they were turning my urine yellow. he said urine is yellow. I said there are different shades of yellow, and back and forth we went. When I got home I said self, that man can't tell the difference between various shades of yellow and probably gold and orange as well.

So when I go back on Nov 9th for refraction for glasses I'm going to tell him that he has a genetic defect having to do with color perception and I think it's right to tell an opthomologist that, just rewards, knowing that my dentist when I was teaching med students in Denver was caries resistant and had never felt the thrill of the drill.

Sometimes I'm bad, and I accept it gleefully.

OneoftheEarls · October 21, 2010

such a beautiful orange tomato in your avatar Carolyn

naughty smirky smile...

**carolyn137** · October 21, 2010

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Originally Posted by OneoftheEarls

such a beautiful orange tomato in your avatar Carolyn

naughty smirky smile...

So you have that genetic mutation that doesn't allow you to see colors properly?

Please accept my condolences b/c that's a permanent condition and makes it more difficult for you to tell colors of tomatoes in the yellow/orange/ gold range.

What a pity, I reach out to you to comfort you, but something tells me I can't reach that far.

frogwash · October 21, 2010

OK- KBX it is. That'll give me 3 oranges: AGG + KBX + OR117.

I am aware that the Orange Russian 117 is supposed to red/yellow striped, but since i've turned 40 a few years ago, everything that isn't within 15 to 60 inches is blurry. So orange it is.

p.s. i'm pretty sure that i need glasses

p.p.s. my wee-wee color varies

cleo88 · October 21, 2010

I can make your life a little easier - absolutely Donskoi over Anna Russian. Donskoi is WAY BIGGER and it just rocks. It's my #1 mater from this year.

I also grew Kosovo this year and was very pleased with it - I think it belongs on your list.

Red Penna is also amazing, if you are looking to diversify your RED category. Productive for me despite not-the-best soil, and super tasty.

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Originally Posted by frogwash

Even though I'm not real fond of the idea of growing single plants of each variety, it looks like that's what I'm gonna have to do. Here's the latest incarnation of my list:

PINK:

Mortgage Lifter
Earl's Faux
Stump of the World
Omar's Lebanese

RED:

Neves Azorean Red

BLACK:

Black Krim
Black & Brown Boar

Heart:

Kosovo
Anna Russian or Donskoi

ORANGE:

Aunt Gertie's Gold
Orange Russian

CHERRY:

Black Cherry
ChadwickCherry
Gardener's Delight
Big Sungold Select
Sungold

Now at one plant apiece, I'm at 16, this means I can do two others.

I've also been contemplating KBX, is this a big difference from AGG other than color. (note to Carolyn, I am one of those guys that see orange where it may not really be there. For example, the middle light on a stop light is definitely orange, as are most school busses).

Also how do I decide between Anna Russian and Donskoi?

p.s. is there anything else that i absolutely need to have?

Linda10 · October 22, 2010

Since you've decided to add KBX, you have room for one more. May I suggest since you are trying to decide between Anna Russian and Donskoi, that you just grow both so you can decide which is better yourself.

Good luck

October 21, 2010	#16
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I've also been contemplating KBX, is this a big difference from AGG other than color. (note to Carolyn, I am one of those guys that see orange where it may not really be there. For example, the middle light on a stop light is definitely orange, as are most school busses). Also how do I decide between Anna Russian and Donskoi? p.s. is there anything else that i absolutely need to have? ***** Yes, there's a big difference between AGG and KBX not only with color, but with taste. I love both. You pick a heart and grow it. There's always next year to grow other heart varieties, which are some of my faves. I've grown all the hearts you mention and if you're limited to what you posted then I'd select Anna Russian over Donskoi, but there are others I prefer over those two as well. No, there's nothing more you have to have, for THIS next season. You grow varieties to trial them, you keep a list of what does well for you, and each year you try new varieties. About color perception. On Tuesday I was at the eye surgeon's office for yet another followup for the two cataract surgeries. I asked about the antibiotic drops b'c I said I thought they were turning my urine yellow. he said urine is yellow. I said there are different shades of yellow, and back and forth we went. When I got home I said self, that man can't tell the difference between various shades of yellow and probably gold and orange as well. So when I go back on Nov 9th for refraction for glasses I'm going to tell him that he has a genetic defect having to do with color perception and I think it's right to tell an opthomologist that, just rewards, knowing that my dentist when I was teaching med students in Denver was caries resistant and had never felt the thrill of the drill. Sometimes I'm bad, and I accept it gleefully. __________________ Carolyn

October 21, 2010	#19
frogwash Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zone 8B or 9? Castaic, CA 91384 Posts: 122	OK- KBX it is. That'll give me 3 oranges: AGG + KBX + OR117. I am aware that the Orange Russian 117 is supposed to red/yellow striped, but since i've turned 40 a few years ago, everything that isn't within 15 to 60 inches is blurry. So orange it is. p.s. i'm pretty sure that i need glasses p.p.s. my wee-wee color varies __________________ happy growing, Theo

October 22, 2010	#21
Linda10 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brush Prairie, WA Posts: 925	Since you've decided to add KBX, you have room for one more. May I suggest since you are trying to decide between Anna Russian and Donskoi, that you just grow both so you can decide which is better yourself. Good luck __________________ Linda10

October 21, 2010	#17
OneoftheEarls Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 660	such a beautiful orange tomato in your avatar Carolyn naughty smirky smile...