to detect bitterness early
Never continue eating a bitter vegetable Bitterness is the clearest warning sign
Avoid damaged or unusually shaped produce May indicate stress or cross-pollination
Wash fresh produce thoroughly Removes surface contaminants
Store vegetables properly Keeps them fresh and safeBiological Sciences
Avoid saving seeds from bitter plants The tendency may persist in future crops
A Note for Home Gardeners
If you grow your own cucurbit vegetables, it’s especially important to:
Avoid saving seeds from plants that produced bitter fruit
Be mindful of cross-pollination with wild plants
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