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Lack of sweet flavor
Fruit that lacks sweet flavor may have a bitter taste. The rind color does not indicate sweetness.
Solutions
Fruit may often be picked too early, not giving the fruit enough time to develop full flavor. Leave
fruit on trees until it is fully mature and develops full color. |
Pick
fruit when fully mature
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