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Did you know...Superstition in the UK holds that blackberries should not be picked after Michaelmas (29 September) as the devil has claimed them, having left a mark on the leaves by urinating on them. There is some value behind this legend as after this date wetter and cooler weather often allows the fruit to become infected by various molds such as Botryotinia which give the fruit an unpleasant look and may be toxic. 
blackberries DescriptionWild blackberries are relatives of the rose and the soft, juicy fruit grows on thorny bushes or trailing vines. Fruit SelectionLook for blackberries with full, deep color, a bright, clean appearance, and firm, not hard, texture. Avoid soft, moldy and leaky blackberries. If the hulls are attached the blackberries were picked to early. Recommended StorageBlackberries are very perishable and should be used immedietly. Refrigerate lightly covered in a single layer for up to two days. Recipes to try
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