Now, all of this is important, but there’s one more factor to consider, and we talked about it in the beginning: genetics.
Fruit size is determined by the genes—that’s a huge part why genetic selection is a thing in the first place. And so, if you happen to get yourself some seeds for fruits or veggies that are genetically big, you’re welcome. However, some varieties don’t pride themselves in size, but have other qualities folks might enjoy, like sweetness or ingestive convenience. I’m looking at you, cherry tomatoes.
Now, does any of this have an impact on whether the fruit is rendered inedible because of its size? It depends.
Overgrown zucchini, for instance, can be eaten no matter the size, really. While it does change consistency with size, making it impossible for certain recipes, it is still edible and anything can be turned into a casserole.
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Pumpkins, on the other hand, are amazing to grow large for size competitions at state fairs. Not so much for culinary adventures. You see, they become very watery and tasteless with their size. Besides that, they also retain a lot of the fertilizer used to overgrow them—again, for bragging rights. Pumpkins are loved by farm animals no matter the size, though, so there’s that.
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So, what are some of your large fruit stories? Have any glorious giants and anomalies of the production cycle that you’d be proud to share? Do so in the comment section below!
Also, be sure to not stop here and continue on scrolling winners of the food lottery.
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#33 This Chicken Tender I Had In My Lunch Today. I Asked For It Specifically And The Lady Said "Honey, You Look Like The Right Person For That Chicken Tender"
#34 I Asked For A Lot Of Ketchup At The Farmer Boys, And They Gave Me The Entire Bottle
#35 Nearly All The Fruit On My Habanero Grew A Second Pepper Inside Them
#39 We Ordered 12 Tacos At Jack In The Box At 2 AM, And The Drive-Through Person Must Have Accidentally Put In 12 Twice Because We Were Asked Again How Many We Got At The Window
