Why are so many apples on my Cortland tree dropping before they fully ripen? - Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Question: Why are so many apples on my Cortland tree dropping before they fully ripen? They are sour and the seeds are not brown yet. Answer: Jonathan Foster, Community Education Assistant There are numerous reasons why your Cortlands might be dropping underripe fruit. Dry conditions can exacerbate early fruit drop, so you may just be read more