Russian 117 + Not and Orange Minsk - Page 2

Dutch · October 15, 2015

Thanks for all the replies and compliments.
Update. Below is another Orange Russian 117 tomato from the same plant. This I believe is a little more typical of the coloration for this variety.
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Dutch

**carolyn137** · October 15, 2015

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Thanks for all the replies and compliments.
Update. Below is another Orange Russian 117 tomato from the same plant. This I believe is a little more typical of the coloration for this variety.
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Dutch

Now you've got it and isn't she/he a beauty?

Carolyn

ginger2778 · October 15, 2015

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Thanks for all the replies and compliments.
Update. Below is another Orange Russian 117 tomato from the same plant. This I believe is a little more typical of the coloration for this variety.
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Dutch

Oh yeah! Now you're talking!

Dutch · October 16, 2015

Yep Carolyn, that Orange Russian 117 sure is beauty and thanks for the “sunshine” again Marsha.

It may get below freezing tonight so I have been picking like crazy the last two days. I had a hard time telling the difference between “Russian 117 Not” and “Olena”.
Below are some interesting pictures of the “Russian 117 Not” next to “Olena”. “Russian 117 Not” pictured on the left and “Olena” pictured on the right.What do you think?
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It is back to the garden for me, Much work to do before sundown.
Dutch

Father'sDaughter · October 16, 2015

They look pretty darn close, but the Tomatobase says Olena is potato leaf.

Worth1 · October 16, 2015

So did the last pretty orange bi color come from the same plant as the more yellow one?

Worth

Dutch · October 17, 2015

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

They look pretty darn close, but the Tomatobase says Olena is potato leaf.

I think my Olena was a RL, I will check tomorrow morning.

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Originally Posted by Worth1

So did the last pretty orange bi color come from the same plant as the more yellow one?

Worth

Yep Worth, Same plant.

(Edit) On second thought I am not so sure they were from the same plant. I did grow two plants.

Dutch

Dutch · October 17, 2015

We do not have to wait til tomorrow morning. I have some pictures of the Olena Ukrainian tomato plants I grew this year and it sure looks like a PL to me. So the mystery continues.
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Dutch · October 17, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

So did the last pretty orange bi color come from the same plant as the more yellow one?

Worth

Hi Worth and thanks for the question. I have saved seeds from both the largest bi-colored and the largest mostly yellow fruits. I intend to do grow outs of the mostly yellow ones in hopes of being able to stabilize a large yellow. They both tasted excellent.
Dutch

**carolyn137** · October 17, 2015

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

They look pretty darn close, but the Tomatobase says Olena is potato leaf.

Yes it is PL and I should know since I'm the one who introduced it.

http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Olena_Ukrainian

John Bartkowski used to come to my tomato field and get all the fruits he wanted and in return he gave me seeds for what we named Olena Ukrainian, she was his neighbor, and also a hot pepper she brought from the Ukraine, butI've forgotten its name right now.

Agreat variety, andnot just my opinion.

Carolyn

Dutch · October 17, 2015

Thanks for your input Carolyn.

Yes, I agree, Olena Ukrainian is a great variety.

And thanks for sharing this variety as you have with so many other great varieties.
Dutch

October 15, 2015	#16
Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	Thanks for all the replies and compliments. Update. Below is another Orange Russian 117 tomato from the same plant. This I believe is a little more typical of the coloration for this variety. OrangeRussian117e.JPG OrangeRussian117d.JPG Dutch __________________ "Discretion is the better part of valor" Charles Churchill The intuitive mind is a gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. But we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (paraphrased) Albert Einstein I come from a long line of sod busters, spanning back several centuries.

October 16, 2015	#19
Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	Yep Carolyn, that Orange Russian 117 sure is beauty and thanks for the “sunshine” again Marsha. It may get below freezing tonight so I have been picking like crazy the last two days. I had a hard time telling the difference between “Russian 117 Not” and “Olena”. Below are some interesting pictures of the “Russian 117 Not” next to “Olena”. “Russian 117 Not” pictured on the left and “Olena” pictured on the right.What do you think? Russian117not_L&Olena_R-a.jpg Russian117not_L&Olena_R-b.jpg Russian117not_L&Olena_R-c.jpg It is back to the garden for me, Much work to do before sundown. Dutch __________________ "Discretion is the better part of valor" Charles Churchill The intuitive mind is a gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. But we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (paraphrased) Albert Einstein I come from a long line of sod busters, spanning back several centuries.

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Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	We do not have to wait til tomorrow morning. I have some pictures of the Olena Ukrainian tomato plants I grew this year and it sure looks like a PL to me. So the mystery continues. Olena_a.jpg Dutch __________________ "Discretion is the better part of valor" Charles Churchill The intuitive mind is a gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. But we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (paraphrased) Albert Einstein I come from a long line of sod busters, spanning back several centuries. Last edited by Dutch; October 17, 2015 at 02:18 AM. Reason: Corrected "Olena' to "Olena Ukrainian"

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Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	Thanks for your input Carolyn. Yes, I agree, Olena Ukrainian is a great variety. And thanks for sharing this variety as you have with so many other great varieties. Dutch __________________ "Discretion is the better part of valor" Charles Churchill The intuitive mind is a gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. But we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (paraphrased) Albert Einstein I come from a long line of sod busters, spanning back several centuries.

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Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	They look pretty darn close, but the Tomatobase says Olena is potato leaf.

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Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	So did the last pretty orange bi color come from the same plant as the more yellow one? Worth