In article , Steve
Harris writes
In article ,
(vsop) wrote:

but we have had
the thinning process start within the last fortnight.

Same here. My Ashmeads Kernal is down to just 2 very small fruits :-(
But it's young yet.

Whereas I'm just getting the first full sized windfalls - a Worcester
which seems to be ripe, so I must pick those, a Herrings Pippin which is
nearly ripe, and an Allingtons Pippin which is nowhere near.

But it looks as if I'll be picking soon - hasn't this year gone quickly!
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"