How Apple Fruit Size Is Determined and Affected

An apple’s size is determined by the cells that make up the apple. The number of cells, size of each cell, and air space between cells all can play roles in fruit size. An average-sized apple has about 50 million cells. Some apples achieve their larger size by having a larger number of cells, and some achieve their larger size by having larger-sized cells.

Most apple growers strive to produce larger-sized fruit. To achieve this goal, growers should consider the …