We picked 9Kg of green ones for pickles yesterday. Then we picked another
3-4Kg of varying shades from just starting to colour to fully red. We have a
friend who uses all colours in her cooking. Herself, hubby & 3 ankle biters
went through 3/4 of a bucket in 2 days. With just SWMBO & myself we grow
them for others so they can have whatever colour they like. Me almost rotten
& full of flavour SWMBO pink & firm.
Takes all kinds, so pick what you like to eat.

Jim

"Ben Thomas" wrote in message
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Hi all,

We've been picking them when they're still green then putting them on the
window sill to ripen. The birds don't have chance, but I wonder if we're
picking them too early.

Recommendations greatly appreciated.

--
Ben in Melbourne.