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Old 08-11-2005, 02:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default When to pick

Edward23,

In San Diego, I wait 6 months from the appearance of the first hand, and then pick the first hand (top most one). By picking one hand at a time you extend your harvest. In Florida (particualrly the south) it may not take as long.

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