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That's all about variety, not size. They selected strawberry genes for size, color and transportability. And sacrificed flavor. (probably because flavor is related to ripening etc which is critical to the other three variables)

If you grow your own tasty 'heirloom' strawberries, now you can grow 50% more. That's a good thing.



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