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Few blossoms on Honey Crips trees #749436

Asked May 12, 2021, 10:06 AM EDT

I have two Honey Crisp trees that had disease last year with the apples with scabs and worms as I sprayed too late. This year the trees only have a dozen or so blossoms, unlike last year when they were full of blossoms. I’ve sprayed once before the bloom and it’s my understanding that I shouldn’t spray again until the blossoms fall. But I don’t understand why there are so few blossoms this year. Do I need to feed the trees?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Honeycrisp bears fruit on an every other year basis.  There are a few on the off year but next year there should be a lot of blooms again.  Instead of the spraying, try bagging your apples as described in this article: Prepare for apple maggots (umn.edu)

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied May 12, 2021, 12:19 PM EDT

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