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Sweetening Blackberries: More Sun Helps, But Powdered Sugar Works Too

'Apache' (thornless) and 'Kiowa' (thorny) are large but not very sweet. More sun = more sugar, but 'Kiowa' needs to be overripe. Dust with powdered sugar or add whipped cream for dessert.

Genetics limit sweetness.

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