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Post by manonthemoon2 on Aug 23, 2021 10:41:35 GMT 1
We have an abundance of blackberries, which are red or slowly turning black.
Before the wasps destroy them, if I pick them will they ripen, a bit like ripening tomatoes?
They're delicious big blackberries, we planted 2 plants a couple of years ago, this year is the best production.
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Post by exile on Aug 23, 2021 11:12:53 GMT 1
If they are for eating as is they have to ripen on the plant. If they are for jam, slightly under ripe fruit is likely to give a better set.
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Post by FFS on Aug 23, 2021 11:53:54 GMT 1
If they are for eating as is they have to ripen on the plant. If they are for jam, slightly under ripe fruit is likely to give a better set. That might explain why our jam is not thick.
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Post by mangetout on Aug 26, 2021 18:32:39 GMT 1
If they are for eating as is they have to ripen on the plant. If they are for jam, slightly under ripe fruit is likely to give a better set. That might explain why our jam is not thick. You need to add pectin, and apples are a good way to do that.
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