what does it mean that my apple trees aborted (some of) its fruit?
steward
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posted 3 years ago
The call it "June drop." Means you have less hand-thinning to do. Right on time.
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Will Holland
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Ann Torrence
steward
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Location: Torrey, UT; 6,840'/2085m; 7.5" precip; 125 frost-free days
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posted 3 years ago
Yes, to break codling moth reproductive cycle. Check for codling moth "stings." (good picture on link).
You may want to thin more yet, depending on how good a fruit set you had.
We are not having that problem after our drop below 20 degF this spring.
You may want to thin more yet, depending on how good a fruit set you had.
We are not having that problem after our drop below 20 degF this spring.
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Will Holland
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Location: CT zone 5b
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posted 3 years ago
Oh yeah, pretty sure most/all of my fruits have that sting mark.
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