Three critical ingredients--fruit color, fruit size, and SI measurement--must be considered
when deciding when to pick and how to store. Overlooking any one ingredient, could spell
the difference between profit or loss for our 19978harvest.

For additional information on testing for fruit maturity or where to obtain a starch iodine
chart contact Jerry Frecon, Win Cowgill or Bill Tietjen, New Jersey county agriculture
agents or visit the Virtual Orchard at http://www.virtualorcahrd.net/