Normally we pick our Hudson Golden Gems in mid October, here in
theChicago area. Our tree is usually loaded, so we do aggressive
thinning. The apples are now about full size, but still somewhat
green. Problem is that they are dropping, about 5-10 each day for the
past week. The fallen apples are not ripe. We are having an early
season this year for rippening, but that does not explain this apple
drop. The big drop is usually in June when the apples are much
smaller. Any ideas as to why this is happening?
Sherwin D.
[NAFEX] Hudson Apples falling early,
sherwin dubren, 09/11/2007