Big yellow spot and I thump them---if the sound is "flat" and not hollow--no go. A good ripe one sounds hollow--'least that is what grandma taught me.
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Originally posted by Farmdog View PostI used to grow them. I used the redwing boot method. Stomp grab the heart go on to the next if not satisfied
Yep! I remember driving out to McCook as a kid, and we'd stop by a field that had already been picked & load up. At lunch, we'd split em open, eat the dark red heart, pitch the rest on the ground and move on to the next one. [emoji1303]
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Originally posted by tex4k View PostHuh! I always thought you used a fair sized pocket knife to cut a triangle into it then sample the plug you pulled out, it helps if you have a friend along to keep the fruit stand person busy until you find the one you want.
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