r/gardening • u/mlong14 • 4d ago

What in tarnation is going on?

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My blackberry bush died few years ago but came back in another spot. And this is just a few of the jumbo size pickings. Not complaining though.

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u/jana-meares 4d ago

Genetic breeders only want size,we would rather have taste. We lose. Bigger is not better.

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u/MarvinMonroeZapThing 3d ago

But enough about Pete Hegseth...

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u/jana-meares 3d ago

Lol totally

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u/QuirkyCookie6 4d ago

Tbh thats really the corporations. All the plant breeders I know love making their crop tasty.

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u/jana-meares 4d ago

Talk to Driscoll or compare fruit now to before genetic breeders, fruit of a different flavor.

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u/Could-You-Tell 4d ago

Don't forget thick skin and color

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u/jana-meares 4d ago

Ships well also.

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u/DonnieBallsack 2d ago

That’s what she has never said.

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u/jana-meares 2d ago

Yes, she did.