trouble with our apricot crop

Question

This is the first year that we have gotten apricots on our tree. The fruit is small and does not want to ripen completely. When I try to peel one open it is just a ball of juice. There is not firmness. Help!

Answer 1

These two articles provides a lot of information about what may be troubling your apricot tree. It could be soil, watering, not thinning the fruit - many possibilities. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/thinning-apricot-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm