Ethylene from the plant itself is a gentle nudge, my son, but calcium carbide is a harsh shout—it leaves poison on the mangoes. I used those grey stones in desperation one season, wanting early sale when the rains ruined my crop. The fruit shone, but my stomach turned when I saw a *nok* feeding such a mango to her child in the market. I have not touched carbide since, and the regret is a heavier stone to carry than any debt.
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