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Old 13-11-2011, 04:50 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Storing apples
On 12/11/2011 22:24, AriesVal wrote:

Can someone explain why my stored Bramley apples develop a greasy skin?

Natural oils from the fruit skin. Helps keep the flesh moist and
discourages fungal rots from getting established.

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Martin Brown
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