Re: back to oranges
- To: n*@mindsovermatter.com, B*@monterey.edu
- Subject: Re: back to oranges
- From: t*@picknowl.com.au
- Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:24:52 +0930
- Priority: normal
Date sent: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:18:13 -0700
Subject: Re(3): Ripe Tomatoes Was: Ripe oranges
To: nsterman@mindsovermatter.com
Copies to: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
From: Barry_Garcia@monterey.edu (Barry Garcia)
Send reply to: Barry_Garcia@monterey.edu
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Barry - Lots of oranges are gas ripened and are picked green so they won't get bruised in transport. Valencia oranges are usually green when ripe, with just a hint of orange. Washington Navels are usually ornage all over, but are not so sweet as Valencias.
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