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When do I pick this black sapote?
« on: April 27, 2019, 01:12:22 PM »



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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2019, 01:41:32 PM »
When fruits reach their mature size, squeeze the fruit with your fingers. It has to be very firm, but slight give in is what you should be looking for. Pick the fruit that is still green, keep it in the brown bag until it turns completely black/brown. The softer the better. Then it's ready.

You can let the fruit brown on the tree, but the animals can get it or if you miss it, it will drop to the ground and will get ruined as it becomes very tender.
« Last Edit: April 27, 2019, 01:43:03 PM by Jungle Yard »
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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2019, 02:14:34 PM »
Look at the sepals. When they have lifted off the fruit the fruit is ready to pick. Then, wait until the fruit turns very soft and brown. It's ready to eat.

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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2019, 04:29:24 PM »
Look at the sepals. When they have lifted off the fruit the fruit is ready to pick. Then, wait until the fruit turns very soft and brown. It's ready to eat.

Agreed. when the calix on the top separates from the fruit body, it’s ready to be picked. Let sit, then Eat when you can push your finger thru the skin of the fruit with little effort.

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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2019, 05:18:23 PM »
Look at the sepals. When they have lifted off the fruit the fruit is ready to pick. Then, wait until the fruit turns very soft and brown. It's ready to eat.

Agreed. when the calix on the top separates from the fruit body, it’s ready to be picked. Let sit, then Eat when you can push your finger thru the skin of the fruit with little effort.

is this not considered separation yet?

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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2019, 08:07:01 PM »
Look at the sepals. When they have lifted off the fruit the fruit is ready to pick. Then, wait until the fruit turns very soft and brown. It's ready to eat.

Agreed. when the calix on the top separates from the fruit body, it’s ready to be picked. Let sit, then Eat when you can push your finger thru the skin of the fruit with little effort.

No. It will lift off of the fruit completely and dry up a bit, turning brown

is this not considered separation yet?

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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2019, 03:06:23 AM »
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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2019, 01:11:27 AM »



I thought the season was over about a month ago...

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Re: When do I pick this black sapote?
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2019, 02:13:55 AM »



I thought the season was over about a month ago...

It was recently planted (maybe 4 months ago), with this fruit on it. That might have something to do with it