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Apples - when to pick it?

Javi.xeneizeJavi.xeneize Posts: 193
in Fruit & veg
Hi

at which point do I know my apples are ready to be picked? Should I wait until those are totally red?

thanks

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  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    They are ready to pick when a gentle twist and tug pulls them away from the branch. Some apples have red colouration, some don’t. It would be unusual for apples to be ripe before September.
    Rutland, England
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    It all depends on variety. You can find apples which ripen every month from July to November. Location will also be a factor.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    when I was a young student, a million years ago, I was told at East Malling Research Station, that you know it's ripe when it come away with a lift like lifting a cup off a hook.
    Devon.
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