How about them apples? Many are probably wondering after an extremely dry and rain-free summer.

Apple season is here, and Apple Growers of Ontario (AGO) have said the drought has brought good and bad to the province’s 2025 apple season.

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Though the crops across the province are generally strong, there is a sizing issue for lack of rain.

With some growers reporting large crops, many of the apples are smaller than average due to dry conditions.

This, however, has made them sweeter and more flavourful due to increased sugar content from the ample sunshine, according to AGO.

According to a report from Nature Health magazine, apple drought stress occurs when water supply and demand are imbalanced, leading to symptoms like leaf wilting, yellowing, and premature leaf drop,

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