Re: [CH] Ripening Habs

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SHUETRIM, Mark (Parramtta) wrote:
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> I have several hab plants in their first year of growth.... has been > taking a very long time for the fruit to show any change in colour
> once it had reached mature size. My wife suggested picking the fruit > > green and then placing it in a sunny position....

We do this only when it seems likely frost is going to kill the
plants. IMHO, color, flavor (flavour?), heat and sweetness all seem
better in habs ripened on the plant.  I know - It's hard to be
patient - but the plant knows how to ripen those little orange
fireballs best.

Hobby Farmer

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