"Doug Kanter" > wrote in message
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> "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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>> "notbob" > wrote in message
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>>> On 2005-10-12, Doug Kanter > wrote:
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>>>> long enough to need wax. Not true of all produce, obviously, but some
>>>> simply
>>>> doesn't need it.
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>>> The only thing that really creeps me out is greasy cukes. Maybe no
>>> wax is going to become a selling point. I notice one of our upscale
>>> supers is advertising "unwaxed" fujis. First time I've ever seen
>>> that.
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>>> nb
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>> I oft wonder if there are any 'maggots' flourishing under the 1/8"+
>> wax covering rutabagas in most markets - or did the wax kill them off and
>> there are only carcasses of maggots! Mind gone wild! Every now and then
>> I will buy one when I just can't stand it any longer going without a
>> rutabaga. Monday was the first time in 10 years I've seen edible
>> good-looking parsnips in the market I shop.
>> Dee Dee
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> Maggots??? Not a gardener, I take it. :-)

Again, a bit of hyperbole again. I just can't help it. (:>}
Dee Dee

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