"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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>
> "notbob" > wrote in message
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>> On 2005-10-12, Doug Kanter > wrote:
>>
>>> long enough to need wax. Not true of all produce, obviously, but some
>>> simply
>>> doesn't need it.
>>
>> The only thing that really creeps me out is greasy cukes. Maybe no
>> wax is going to become a selling point. I notice one of our upscale
>> supers is advertising "unwaxed" fujis. First time I've ever seen
>> that.
>>
>> nb
>
> I oft wonder if there are any 'maggots' flourishing under the 1/8"+ wax
> covering rutabagas in most markets - or did the wax kill them off and
> there are only carcasses of maggots! Mind gone wild! Every now and then
> I will buy one when I just can't stand it any longer going without a
> rutabaga. Monday was the first time in 10 years I've seen edible
> good-looking parsnips in the market I shop.
> Dee Dee
>

Maggots??? Not a gardener, I take it. :-)