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When the fruit turns a more golden color and the flesh at the stem end yields to thumb pressure , the fruit is ready to eat . If your goal is to have a supply of fruit to eat for snacks and desserts , you probably will want to choose an early variety and a later one , so that you are not overwhelmed by too many apples all at once . Plants tend to overproduce . Insecticidal soap is a less toxic option to consider , especially on herbs since there are few insecticides labeled for use on herbs . " These 4 to 5 scaffold branches should begin about 30 inches from the ground ( 40 inches if turf will be located beneath the branches and need to be mowed ) , should be spaced as equally around the trunk as possible and should be spaced vertically at least 6 inches from one another . Symptoms : In Minnesota , symptoms of foliar nematode damage appear towards the end of the summer .