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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Cooler weather this week is a relief from last week’s heat, and cherry harvest is just around the corner. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
The region is dry and could use rain. Cherries are coloring, and we can expect local sweet cherries for the National Cherry Festival. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Sweet and tart cherries are showing more red color. Fruitlets continue to grow rapidly across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather is expected this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Fruitlet growth is sizing up across the region.