On 26/06/13 23:58, Bob Hobden wrote:
When do you pick yours? I ask as I notice one of our allotment holders
has picked most of theirs already before they are even fully grown let
alone ripe and sweet. Why would they do that?

1) to make jam
2) to preserve them for making pies, tarts etc.
3) to prevent the blackbirds scoffing them

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Rusty Hinge