Q. I have mosambi [sweet lime] and apricot trees in my backyard. They are carrying fruits but two to three fruits fall off every day. I want to know if it is a normal thing or do I have to do something about it?

A. It always helps when you mention your city and the age of the tree. It is not unusual for a few fruits to fall off these trees daily. However, it is a cause of concern when the tree starts shedding a large number of fruits simultaneously, or when immature and unripe small fruits start falling off. There can be multiple reasons for this: excessive or insufficient watering, exposure to high temperatures or heatwave, nutrient-deficient soil and pest attack. Assess which of these conditions apply to your tree and act accordingly.

Q. I read about a suggested preference to sow the seeds of a heat-tolerant tomato variety. Please guide me regarding tomatoes that are heat tolerant.

A. Indeterminate tomato varieties continue growing and producing fruit over a longer period........

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