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[Lawrence London <lfljvenaura@gmail.com>]

Kevin in the nafex list writes:

The lift test basically means you lift the apple to a 90 degree angle and
if it comes off easily it is ripe.

He doesn't tell you he is doing it, but he does it in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbWwlE8arm4

re:
http://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-tell-when-are-apples-ripe-and-ready-to-pick/

Ease of Separation from Tree

Ripe apples come off a tree quite easily – they don’t need to be tugged or
pulled. Simply hold the bottom of the apple, lift it against the stem and
twist. If it doesn’t come off easily, it’s not ripe.


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