No, harvest apples before the temperature drops below about 28°F. That is canopy temperature and will not necessarily be reflected by the thermometer on your porch.
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Should I wait until after a frost to harvest my apples?
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Apple Cultivars (in the works)
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Characteristics, descriptions, and how to choose the best to grow and eat
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Buying and planting trees
Managing Apple Trees and Orchards
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Insects, diseases, wildlife and other challenges
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Grafting, budding, tissue culture, and all about how rootstocks are developed
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