Conquering Pre-Harvest Fruit Drop!
Ever wondered why some apples decide to let go just before the harvest? That's pre-harvest fruit drop for you.
Watch as we uncover the mystery behind this natural process and share expert insights on how to minimize it. Together, we'll ensure your orchards yield the harvest you've been working so hard for.
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One of the greatest hurdles are apple growers face today is the notorious pre harvest fruit drop. It's that time when our apple trees decide to shed their precious fruits just before the harvest. It begins approximately 4 weeks before harvesting. Several factors contribute to this frustrating phenomenon. Mineral nutrition, nutrient balances, be it excess or deficiency, can stress our apple trees and contribute to the drop. Proper nutrition is key. Summer pruning, heavy pruning during summer. Brace yourselves for a more severe fruit drop. It's a delicate balance, insects and diseases. If your orchard is a hotspot for insect pests or diseases, expect a more significant pre harvest drop. Moisture availability. Our apple trees don't like to be parched or drowning in water. Moisture stress, whether too much or too little, can lead to fruit drop. Find that sweet spot. Temperature. When temperatures rise and a dry spell hits during ripening, you can bet on an early and severe pre harvest fruit drop.
