Spartan apple
I have a Spartan Apple trained as an espalier growing along a garden
wall. Earlier in the month the tree was covered with blossoms most of which began to develop as small fruit. In the past 5 or 6 days the majority of these fruit have fallen off the tree leaving very few. I guess there must be a reason for this. Can someone explain? |
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Spartan apple
Peter
I have noticed a similar condition on my Charles Ross trees. I have two thoughts firstly as Gill suggests - an early June drop, but those falling are very imature. Second thought is the dry weather we had after blossom set. We had close to 8 weeks with no rain worth mentioning, so I wondered if the trees were just responding to conditions. Despite the rain, there are patches in my garden where the sandy soil is still dry. Have a look at the apples that have fallen - cut them open and see what they are like with a hand lense. Any sign of insect damage, particully around the blossom end of the fruit? If so the tree will reject, and drop the apple. Regards Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, UK |
Spartan apple
Peter
I have noticed a similar condition on my Charles Ross trees. I have two thoughts firstly as Gill suggests - an early June drop, but those falling are very imature. Second thought is the dry weather we had after blossom set. We had close to 8 weeks with no rain worth mentioning, so I wondered if the trees were just responding to conditions. Despite the rain, there are patches in my garden where the sandy soil is still dry. Have a look at the apples that have fallen - cut them open and see what they are like with a hand lense. Any sign of insect damage, particully around the blossom end of the fruit? If so the tree will reject, and drop the apple. Regards Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, UK |
Spartan apple
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