Orange Minsk

tam91 · June 19, 2011

I see quite a few people seem to be trying this variety. On Tania's site it sure is a nice looking tomato, but there isn't a lot of feedback about it. How do those who have tried it like the taste, etc?

And, how would it compare to Kellog's Breakfast or KBX? I'm trying KBX this year, never had KB.

MikeInCypress · June 19, 2011

Tracy,

Orange Minsk is one of my all time favorites. Top five in taste for slicers.

MikeInCypress

BigdaddyJ · June 19, 2011

I prefer KBX over KB but they taste the same to me. Prefer the X because it's a stronger grower. OM is a very nice variety too but a slight taste edge to KBX. This is my second year growing OM and both OM plants are really loaded with fruit. None of my other 27 varieties have as many fruit set so far this season as OM has...

TZ-OH6 · June 19, 2011

I didn't get great flavor from Orange Minsk (mild), but it was early and productive. I prefer KB, Earl of Edgecombe and Aunt Gertie's Gold.

**carolyn137** · June 19, 2011

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Originally Posted by tam91

I see quite a few people seem to be trying this variety. On Tania's site it sure is a nice looking tomato, but there isn't a lot of feedback about it. How do those who have tried it like the taste, etc?

And, how would it compare to Kellog's Breakfast or KBX? I'm trying KBX this year, never had KB.

I received the seeds from Andrey in Minsk Belarus several years ago and the history is at Tania's site.

I thought it was a great new variety and taste was oustanding as was production. I SSE listed it and also have been offering it in my last several SASE free seed offers here at Tville and have also sent it to several commcercial seed sites where I know the owners and trust them/ As a result of their trials they also wanted to list it.

You asked for a comparison with KB and KBX and I've grown both, more than once and still prefer Orange Minsk. It could be compared, I suppose, to other large beefsteak orange varieties, but I'll stick just to the comparison you asked about.

tam91 · June 20, 2011

Oh, don't let me restrain you Carolyn, comment on any you like

I am growing KBX and Aunt Gerties Gold this year - I'm considering Orange Minsk for next year. I don't think I'll grow KB, probably stick with KBX if I grow one of those again.

If you have any other orange beefsteaks you recommend (or recommend avoiding), have at it.

GaryStPaul · June 20, 2011

I've grown OM for two seasons now, seeds from Carolyn. It's a terrific tomato and, in my garden, more reliable, productive, and as good or better tasting than KB (haven't grown KBX). It's now in my top 10; highly recommended. Gary

tam91 · June 20, 2011

Sounds like it needs to make my list for next year. Now, which one to bump to make space...

WVTomatoMan · June 20, 2011

I really like the flavor of Orange Minsk. I prefer it to KB/KBX. It is strong growing plant that is very productive.

Good luck.

Randy

June 19, 2011	#1
tam91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crystal Lake IL Posts: 2,484	Orange Minsk I see quite a few people seem to be trying this variety. On Tania's site it sure is a nice looking tomato, but there isn't a lot of feedback about it. How do those who have tried it like the taste, etc? And, how would it compare to Kellog's Breakfast or KBX? I'm trying KBX this year, never had KB. __________________ Tracy

June 19, 2011	#2
MikeInCypress Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 963	Tracy, Orange Minsk is one of my all time favorites. Top five in taste for slicers. MikeInCypress __________________ "Growing older, not up"

June 19, 2011	#3
BigdaddyJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zone7 Delaware Posts: 399	I prefer KBX over KB but they taste the same to me. Prefer the X because it's a stronger grower. OM is a very nice variety too but a slight taste edge to KBX. This is my second year growing OM and both OM plants are really loaded with fruit. None of my other 27 varieties have as many fruit set so far this season as OM has... __________________ Farmer at Heart

June 20, 2011	#6
tam91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crystal Lake IL Posts: 2,484	Oh, don't let me restrain you Carolyn, comment on any you like I am growing KBX and Aunt Gerties Gold this year - I'm considering Orange Minsk for next year. I don't think I'll grow KB, probably stick with KBX if I grow one of those again. If you have any other orange beefsteaks you recommend (or recommend avoiding), have at it. __________________ Tracy

June 20, 2011	#8
tam91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crystal Lake IL Posts: 2,484	Sounds like it needs to make my list for next year. Now, which one to bump to make space... __________________ Tracy

June 19, 2011	#4
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 848	I didn't get great flavor from Orange Minsk (mild), but it was early and productive. I prefer KB, Earl of Edgecombe and Aunt Gertie's Gold.

June 20, 2011	#7
GaryStPaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 158	I've grown OM for two seasons now, seeds from Carolyn. It's a terrific tomato and, in my garden, more reliable, productive, and as good or better tasting than KB (haven't grown KBX). It's now in my top 10; highly recommended. Gary

June 20, 2011	#9
WVTomatoMan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia - Zone 6 Posts: 594	I really like the flavor of Orange Minsk. I prefer it to KB/KBX. It is strong growing plant that is very productive. Good luck. Randy