《农桑辑要·瓜菜·葵》
过早，叶子会变黄或腐烂；过晚，叶子会变黑，味道变涩。
伤早黄烂，伤晚黑涩。
If it is too early, the leaves will turn yellow or rot; if it is too late, the leaves will turn black and the taste will become astringent.
<s>[INST] Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 伤早黄烂，伤晚黑涩。 [/INST] If it is too early, the leaves will turn yellow or rot; if it is too late, the leaves will turn black and the taste will become astringent.</s>
Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 伤早黄烂，伤晚黑涩。
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If it is too early, the leaves will turn yellow or rot; if it is too late, the leaves will turn black and the taste will become astringent.
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