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Monty Don says 'don't worry' to gardeners even if it 'might seem like a disaster'
Monty Don said trees are shedding half-ripe fruit to conserve water as dry weather continues, while some gardeners fear losing entire crops.
- Monty Don, a 71-year-old horticulturist, reassured Gardeners recently that early apple drops are a natural drought response. Don explained that Trees are "jettisoning" half-ripe fruit to conserve water during the prolonged dry weather.
- Trees prioritize survival by shedding fruit when water supplies dwindle. Don noted, "The fruit are taking up a huge amount of that water," forcing Trees to drop apples to ensure long-term viability during drought stress.
- Social media reactions remain mixed among Gardeners, with One person reporting "fifty of them every day" falling from Trees. Another countered that the phenomenon is "a disaster we should worry" about, contradicting Don's calm assessment.
- Experts warn that vulnerable specimens face serious risk, as "Trees may be lost, especially young, dwarf or potted trees are at risk of dying." These Trees lack deep root systems to withstand prolonged dry weather.
- Gardeners and allotment holders continue monitoring their plants as dry weather persists. Some observers maintain that "we should all be very concerned" about the broader health of their Trees, signaling ongoing debate over the phenomenon's severity.
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