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The stark difference between a Kroger and farmers market strawberry (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] The_v@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

It's likely the reverse. The bottom one will have a shorter growing cycle.

The top one is selected for firmness and shipping. Delayed ripening is usually linked to these traits in climacteric fruits.

The bottom one is selected for internal color and yield. They can't be shipped very far though.