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If I've read somewhere that 16lbs should produce around a gallon (UK or US?) then it's probably only worth pressing the fallers now if there are 16lbs of 'em?

Can I add a question in here, cos I'm in a similar situation to lurker18: When are the fallers going to be usable? Is it a case that if they fall off the tree then they can be juiced or do they need to sweeter, later in the year??

Thanks Beernip. I guess storing 'em is the option then - will apples that drop now be suitable for cider making? It seems a shame to waste them. Co2 isn't an option here but a cold (cool) place is do-able. Are cooking apples (Bramley) suitable? I've access to those too. Thanks for the sugar...

First posting and being posted from the home of cider in Somerset so no excuse for the questions but I'll ask anyway: Can I store apples that fall from my trees now until I want to use them later in the year? If so, how best to do it? Will my homemade cider have any fizz and if not, how...