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Why Apple Trees Drop Fruit Overnight

Early fruit drop usually means poor pollination—seeds don't form, so no hormones to retain fruit. Check dropped apples for seeds. Causes: cold/wet bloom weather, extreme heat, frost, or natural thinning. Ensure pollinators and compatible varieties.

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