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Picking sloes
Researcher 238838 Started conversation Aug 13, 2003
Hi
Can you help with this sloe question?
I found some sloes today and picked them thinking they were ripe - they were purple and dusty looking.
I have _now_ read that you shouldn't pick them until September or October! Will it make much difference do you think?
I would appreciate your advice.
Many thanks,
Tim, Bristol, UK.
Picking sloes
Azara Posted Aug 13, 2003
I've never picked any this early - I've always been told that the earlier you pick them, the sourer they are.
But since you're going to add sugar anyway, and you have the advantage of a longer time to ripen the stuff, I wouldn't worry!
Azara 
Picking sloes
franmac1 Posted Oct 28, 2004
the only reason for delaying picking is to wait for the first frost they then have a blur hugh and are not so bitter
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