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[Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>]

I have a Jonathan apple tree with about 2 dozen large apples hanging from it. 
This is a very unusual occurrence, as squirrels have removed all the fruit by 
mid-August in every recent year.

How can I tell when to pick them? Probably I should pick some now, even if 
they aren't fully ripe, just to get some apples. You never know what critter 
will take an interest in the tree tomorrow, after all.

Thanks,
Ginda 
eastern MA, zone 6