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Old 01-18-2009, 10:35 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Default Re: The fruit is turning yellow!!!! (Pics)

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Originally Posted by Worm_Farmer View Post
So then as a rule of thumb, wait till one fruit turns yellow then cut the bunch?
That's what most home growers do. Keeping them on the plant runs the risk of splitting the skin on some of the fruits because it continues to take in nutrients. Watering or rain will exacerbate the risk. Better to cut the bunch down now.
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