Picking Apples

[Whitespin]

Hi

Last autumn we planted a fruiting hedge of apples and pears using upright cordons. The tree have grown well and most of the apples have fruited although the pears were caught by a late frost.

We have picked and eaten a reasonable number of apples as they became ready. We now have just a single apple left on the Bramley out of 5 and several apples on a Jumbo and lots on a Fiesta. None of these seem to be ready for picking. Both the later varieties are described as September/October fruiting. Do I leave these to mature on the tree? They are still firmly attached. We have already had several air frosts.

Regards

John

[Strawberry delight]

Im not an expert on apple trees but they should come off when you twist them around a couple of times.

[Whitespin]

Thanks for the reply.

I've done as recommended, lift and twist and this has sufficed up to now. Last night I tried a lot harder but they are still stuck firm.

[Strawberry delight]

Yeah I would leave them for abit. Pick one and cut it up,see if its ready but it doesnt ound like it. Good luck.