> neither of these things explain why apples straight off the tree are also bland In that case I would suspect of application of Gibberellins to make the fruit

> neither of these things explain why apples straight off the tree are also bland In that case I would suspect of application of Gibberellins to make the fruit bigger and alter the maturation time. A year without enough sun, incorrect watering or lack of boron can also affect the flavor or the firmness of the meat.