Tipping also encourages branching producing a better leaf to fruit ratio. Head some branches into two year old wood stimulating growth and removing some fruit buds. Improper GA timing GA should be applied at pit hardening which occurs in both Lapins and Bing at about the same time. Improper harvest timing Skin color is not an indicator of ripeness. Lapins turn a deep mahogany two weeks before maturity.
Immature fruit lacks sugar and is more susceptible to breakdown and pitting.
Flesh color is best indication of maturity. Flesh should be colored to the pit.